This honey-brown necklace in rhodium silver combines a modern, clean-lined form with the warm colour of tiger's eye. The two faceted stones shimmer with a silky sheen known as the cat's eye effect - with every movement, light travels across the surface, revealing now a deeper chocolate streak, now a golden flash. In old-world craft this stone was associated with stability and renewal, making it a fitting choice for a gift with personal meaning.

We evaluate each stone before it is set, checking the purity of its colour and the evenness of its pattern, so only pieces with a clear, well-ordered shimmer make it into our pieces. Silver and fine coloured stones are rising in price, and clean specimens of tiger's eye are becoming harder to find, which makes this purchase a sensible one right now. The necklace is made of refined European silver 925, and a layer of rhodium protects the surface from tarnishing and scratches, leaving more time for wearing than for cleaning. The alloy contains no nickel or other allergenic additives, so it can be worn without worrying about skin irritation. The metal is stamped with the maker's mark, registered with the French assay office, which attests to its origin.

For an evening out, wear this necklace with the little black dress and an open neckline, or with a silk blouse in a deep colour - the 74 cm length lets the stones fall freely along the line of the neck and draw the eye without any need for extra ornament. The modern form also pairs well with a simple collarless turtleneck, where the colour of the tiger's eye becomes a natural focal point for the whole look. This is a necklace equally suited to a night at the theatre and to dinner among close friends.