This necklace with five amber stones brings out the warm, sunny colour of this stone in a modern, lightweight form. Amber is a fossilised resin with a rich, honey tone that in places deepens into a darker orange, and the cabochon cut lets light settle on each of the five pieces. In old-world craftsmanship amber was associated with sunny warmth and success, and today that association just as often accompanies gifts marking important life changes. The delicate chain measures 44 centimetres, with an adjustable 5-centimetre extension, sitting loosely at the neckline and letting you adapt the necklace to your own way of wearing it.

Each of the five amber stones was examined and selected individually, so that colour and clarity work together across the whole piece, and this exceptional stone quality doesn't come with an inflated price. Silver and quality stones get more expensive year by year, and amber with such an even tone is becoming harder to find, so this purchase makes good price sense today. The metal is pure, refined 925 sterling silver of European origin, free of nickel and harmful additives, so the piece is gentle on the skin and won't cause irritation. A rhodium layer protects the surface from tarnishing and loss of shine for years to come, and the French maker's mark - a legally protected mark registered with the French assay office - confirms the origin of this silver.

A necklace like this works well for a day out in the city: worn under a trench coat with a thin turtleneck in cool grey, the amber warms up the whole look without overwhelming it. Reach for it too with a simple shirt in muted beige - the warm colour of the stone immediately draws the eye against neutral tones. This is a piece for days when you want a simple form that still has character.