A cabochon amber stone glows with a warm, honeyed depth when it catches the light - tiny flecks flicker inside, as if sealed forever beneath the surface. This small pendant on a silver chain sits close to the neckline, near the curve of the throat, with a modern, understated form free of unnecessary detail. Amber is fossilized resin, warmer to the touch than a typical stone, and Baltic craftsmen have long prized it for its sunny colour, associating it with luck and good fortune.

We examine every piece of amber personally before it goes into its setting - what matters is the purity of the resin and a rich, warm colour, and finding stones like these at a reasonable price is a rarity today. Silver and good stones are rising in price, so buying at this price makes sense now. The pendant is set in refined silver of European quality, sterling silver 925, coated with a layer of rhodium - this metal is hard and scratch-resistant, so the shine does not fade even after months of wear. A pure alloy, free of nickel and other irritating additives, gives comfort even to sensitive skin. The French maker's mark on the silver guarantees the quality and origin of the precious metal.

In the evening, this pendant pairs well with a little black dress cut low at the neckline or with a silk blouse - the warm tone of the amber brings life to cool blacks and greys, and with a simple outfit worn without other jewellery, it becomes the focal point. It can also be worn with a linen shirt of understated cut, where the honeyed hue of the stone complements the natural fabric. Its small size and weight of 1.7 g mean the pendant rests lightly on the skin throughout the evening.