Rich, honey amber brings a sunny colour to this necklace, set in a modern, clean-lined mount. Three cabochon-cut amber stones line up at collarbone height, and the smooth, polished surface of the stone draws out the depth within it, without the sharp glints a faceted cut would give. Amber is fossilised resin, and light scatters differently inside each cabochon, so no two of the three stones look identical. In old Baltic craft traditions amber was linked to the sun and to good fortune, and today that same symbolic weight makes it a fitting gift.

Each of the three amber stones is checked for colour and clarity before it is set, so that a natural, high-quality stone comes at a reasonable price. Silver and good amber both get more expensive year after year, which is what makes buying at today's price worthwhile. The refined sterling silver 925, with a high-purity alloy, is rhodium-plated here, so the rhodium layer protects the surface from tarnishing and scratches, meaning the necklace needs less everyday cleaning. An alloy free of nickel and other harmful metal additives is gentle on the skin. The French maker's mark on the clasp confirms the origin of the metal.

The 45 cm chain, with an adjustable 5 cm extension, lets you set the necklace at exactly the height you like - just below the shirt collar, or resting more loosely at the neckline. For the office it looks good with a plain shirt and a jacket in muted grey or graphite blue, where the warm tone of the amber draws the eye against the cool colours. After hours, the same necklace suits a simple dress in cream or sand, close to the tone of the stone itself.