A faceted emerald draws out the deepest quality of green in this necklace. The facets scatter light into dozens of tiny flashes, and the stone's colour - rich, cool, intense - shifts with every movement. The necklace measures 43 cm with a 4 cm adjustable extender, sitting right at the neckline where the emerald's green finds its proper backdrop. The design is compact and contemporary: nothing here competes with the stone.

A piece like this rarely comes along twice - the colour and clarity of this emerald are a combination we selected carefully from many. Nature itself limits the availability of quality emeralds, and their prices are steadily rising. It is set in refined sterling silver 925 of European quality - a pure alloy free from nickel and other irritating additives, safe even for sensitive skin. The rhodium layer hardens the metal surface and protects against scratches, keeping the shine lasting. The piece is signed with the French maker's mark - confirming the origin of the metal.

This necklace works best with an all-black look: a black polo neck or a plain top without print gives the emerald room to breathe, and the stone's green against a dark neckline draws the eye like a point of light. It works equally well with a graphite wool coat or a black blazer - anywhere the cool green of the emerald has the chance to come through fully.