Warm, honeyed amber plays across the wrist with tones of gold and amber resin as light moves over the cabochon-cut stones. Eight amber stones are set in a regular rhythm on rhodium silver, and each cabochon catches the light differently - one darker, amber-brown, another lighter, almost honey-toned. The cabochon cut smooths the surface of the resin and lets light penetrate deeper, without the sharp reflections typical of faceted stones. In old-world craft, amber was linked to sunny warmth and good fortune, which makes this bracelet a fitting gift idea.

Each of the eight amber stones was examined individually and chosen for the colour and clarity of the resin, since that determines how the stone works with light. Silver and good-quality amber rise in price year after year, so buying now makes sense from a price standpoint. The bracelet is made of refined sterling silver 925 of European quality, and a rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the shine lasts for years. An alloy free of nickel and other irritating additives means the metal will not irritate even sensitive skin. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark - a legally protected mark registered with the assay office in France, which attests the origin of the metal. The bracelet measures 16.5 cm, and an adjustable 3 cm extension lets it be fitted to a wrist of a different circumference.

On a wrist showing beneath a rolled-up sleeve, it looks good paired with total black - a black turtleneck or a simple blouse, where the amber cabochons become a warm point of light against cool black. It also works well under a loose sweater cuff, peeking out with the movement of the hand. The large size of the stones pairs well with a bold, modern styling where the hand stays the centre of attention.