The deep purple of five garnets draws the eye along a delicate silver chain. The faceted cut breaks light into fine glints and brings out the stone's rich, deep red colour without lightening or flattening it - the garnet stays intense even in low light. The minimalist form of the necklace doesn't distract from that colour, and the delicate 42 cm chain with a 4 cm adjustable extension lets it sit freely on the neckline, so you can adjust the height to your own taste.

Five garnets of such even, deep colour and clarity are easy to overlook at first glance, yet a matching set like this is hard to find again later. Prices for silver and good coloured stones keep rising, so this set at its current price looks like a sensible choice right now. The necklace is made of refined European silver, and the 925 fineness confirms the purity of the alloy - free of nickel and other harmful additives that could irritate the skin. A layer of rhodium adds hardness to the metal and protects the surface against scratches and tarnishing, so the shine lasts a long time. The French maker's mark struck on the piece attests to the origin of the metal.

For city outings, this necklace brings a shade of deep red into an understated look - under a camel-coloured trench coat, over a cool grey turtleneck, or with a simple coat in shades of beige. Garnet naturally draws the eye when the rest of the outfit is kept in calm, neutral tones. The same necklace works just as well with a plain shirt, if you want to bring a touch of deeper red into your everyday look without adding further ornaments.