Five faceted amethysts line up along a silver chain, and each facet catches the light from a different angle. The faceted cut draws out the depth of the purple and breaks it into small glints, never letting the colour settle into one flat shade. The stones are matched for colour and clarity, so the necklace as a whole reads as calm and focused, with no random contrasts between the links. In jewellery tradition amethyst has long been linked to calm and clarity of mind, and the purple glow captures that symbolic tone well.

Each stone was hand-picked for its saturated colour and clarity, so the necklace offers high quality at a price that still stays reasonable. Silver and amethyst are getting more expensive year on year, and good, clean stones are becoming scarcer on the market, so this is a good moment for such a purchase. The metal is refined silver 925 of European quality, coated with a layer of rhodium that protects against tarnishing and scratches, so the necklace needs less everyday cleaning. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal responsible for allergic reactions, so wearing it does not irritate the skin. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to the origin of the silver.

The 44 cm chain with a 5 cm adjustable extension lets you set the length exactly at the point that best opens up the neckline. The simple, modern form sits well along the neckline with an open-collar shirt or a plain white shirt buttoned to the neck. It also works well in a casual outfit with jeans and a leather jacket, where the purple of the amethysts brings the one splash of colour to an otherwise muted look. In the evening it works well with a simple neckline left free of any other decoration.