This modern necklace in rhodium-plated 925 silver pairs a simple, geometric form with the depth of two faceted garnets. The facets open to the light from different angles, drawing out a rich, dark red from the stone with brief glimmers deep inside - no cloudiness, no muddiness in the colour. The 50 cm chain, with a 4 cm adjustable extension, lets you wear the necklace loosely across the décolletage or closer to the neckline, depending on the cut of your top.

For both garnets we chose stones with an even, deep colour and a clean interior, free of any flaw that would break up the shine - it was this clarity that decided their selection. Good stones of this quality are becoming harder to find, and silver is rising in price, so buying at this price makes sense today. The necklace is made of refined silver of European quality, sterling silver 925, and the rhodium layer is hard and scratch-resistant - it protects the surface from tarnishing, so the shine lasts a long time. The metal is stamped with the French maker's mark - a guarantee of the quality and origin of the precious metal. The silver contains no nickel or other harmful additives, so it does not irritate the skin.

Styled for the city, the necklace works well with a white shirt open at the neck and a simple leather jacket, with the garnet adding a warm accent of colour against jeans. In the evening it comes into its own with a plain turtleneck or a top with an open neckline, where the facets of the garnets draw the eye without needing any other jewellery. The medium size of the stones and the 9.7 g weight give the necklace a noticeable but not overpowering presence at the neck.