The deep violet of the amethyst in this pendant shifts in intensity with the light, moving from dark purple to a lighter, clearer tone. The cabochon cut smooths the surface of the stone and brings out that depth of colour, without breaking it into small flashes the way a faceted cut would. In old craft traditions amethyst was linked to calm and clarity of mind, treated as a symbol of inner balance. The simple, minimalist form of the pendant does not draw attention away from the stone and sits well along the neckline, whatever the time of day.

Only a small part of the sorted raw material makes it into this pendant - what matters is purity of colour and the absence of flaws visible to the naked eye. Good amethysts are getting harder to find today, and prices for silver and precious metals are rising, so buying at this price makes sense now. The stone is set in rhodium-plated silver, which keeps its shine for a long time and needs less cleaning than untreated silver. The metal is refined European silver, sterling silver 925, free of nickel and harmful additives, so wearing it carries no risk of irritation. The piece is signed with the French maker's mark, which attests the origin of the metal.

The pendant works well in a total-black look - against a black turtleneck or a simple top with an open neckline, the violet of the stone becomes the focal point that catches the eye. Its modern, minimalist form also suits grey cashmere knitwear or a simple coat in a cool shade. Its very small size and weight of 1.6 g mean the pendant wears lightly all day, from the office to an evening out.