This moonstone necklace draws the eye with a soft blue flash that shifts across the surface of the cabochon at the slightest movement. The effect is known as adularescence - light gets trapped just beneath the surface and reflects back with a cool, silvery glow. Two moonstones are set on a 74 cm chain, letting the necklace sit loosely on the neckline, low and light. The modern, understated form doesn't compete for attention with the stone - the stone leads the eye.

A piece like this is easy to overlook: a clean, well-coloured moonstone with such a distinct sheen is hard to find in this quality today, and a matching second one doesn't always turn up. Silver and good natural stones get more expensive every year, so this necklace at its current price is a sound choice to make now. For this price you get careful stone selection and solid craftsmanship that rarely come together at such a low cost. The refined European silver used for the necklace is sterling silver 925 - this is what confirms the purity of the alloy, free of nickel and other harmful additives, so the metal doesn't cause irritation. A rhodium layer protects the surface from tarnishing and scratches, keeping the shine bright for years. The silver, stamped with the French maker's mark, attests to the metal's origin.

In spring this necklace pairs well with a pastel trench coat and a silk scarf tied loosely around the neck - the stone's blue flash livens up light-coloured outfits. A light-coloured bag and a simple, relaxed hairstyle are all it takes to keep the neckline clean and uncluttered. Moonstone has long been associated with intuition and inner balance, and in many traditions it was regarded as a symbol of peace of mind. This association makes it a good gift idea for someone close to you. The necklace wears light, and its cool shimmer looks just as good with silk as with a cotton shirt.