The intense blue of the sapphire pairs with the clean, contemporary lines of the necklace and catches the eye at first glance. The faceted stone splits light into fine flashes - each facet reflects it at a slightly different angle, creating a depth that cannot be taken in at a single glance. The necklace is 43 cm long with a 4 cm adjustable extender, sitting right at the neckline where the blue of the sapphire brings every line of the neck to life.

Each stone is hand-selected - someone assesses the colour and clarity of every sapphire individually before it goes into the setting. The availability of quality sapphires is limited by nature itself, and their prices are steadily rising, so today's price for this necklace is genuinely reasonable. It is set in refined sterling silver 925 of high alloy purity - the alloy contains no nickel, the metal that causes sensitisation, so the piece does not cause allergies or irritation. Rhodium protects the surface against tarnishing and dulling, maintaining a bright shine for years. The silver is stamped with the French maker's mark - a guarantee of the quality and origin of the precious metal.

In summer, the necklace works beautifully with a floaty linen dress in off-white or pale ecru - the blue of the sapphire contrasts with the warm tone of the fabric and draws the eye to the neckline. It pairs just as well with a simple shirt in pale blue, where the stone comes through in its full colour. This is a necklace that, with the lightness of summer dressing, leads the eye straight to the neck.