This rhodium-plated 925 silver bracelet brings ten lapis lazuli cabochons to the wrist, set in a calm rhythm along its full length. As the hand turns, golden flecks of pyrite drift across the dark, navy surface, while the depth of the stone shifts between deep purple and cool grey depending on the light. Lapis lazuli has long been linked to intuition and inner harmony, and in some cultures it was seen as a symbol of idealism. The bracelet's form is simple and modern, without unnecessary embellishment, so the stone remains the main focus.

Each of the ten stones was inspected and chosen individually for colour and clarity, which is no small feat with natural lapis lazuli. Silver and good-quality stones are rising in price, and finding specimens with such an even shade is becoming harder, so today's price for this bracelet seems reasonable. Refined sterling silver 925 of high alloy purity is coated with a layer of rhodium, a hard metal that protects the surface from tarnishing and scratches, so the shine stays bright for a long time. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal responsible for most allergic reactions, so the piece does not irritate the skin. The metal bears the French maker's mark, which establishes the origin of the piece, registered at the assay office in France.

The bracelet holds its own in a total-black look: a black turtleneck or a simple long-sleeved top leaves the wrist bare and lets the navy of the lapis lazuli work like a point of light against a dark background. A sleeve rolled up to mid-forearm further shows off the cabochons with every movement of the hand. A 3 cm adjustable extension lets you fit the 18 cm circumference over a shirt cuff or straight onto bare skin in summer. This is a bracelet that works equally well for the office and for an evening out, changing only the rest of the outfit around it.