A turquoise cabochon opens this pendant with a uniform, calm sky-blue colour, free of any hint of green or grey undertones. The smooth cut doesn't scatter light into facets but concentrates it on the stone's surface, so the turquoise colour stays pure and focused, without breaking into small reflections. The simple, modern form of the pendant keeps the composition uncluttered - the stone leads the eye, and the silver setting simply frames it.

This particular piece was chosen for its uniform, saturated colour and clarity of structure, qualities that set apart turquoise from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona. Good stones of this class are becoming rarer, and prices for precious metals and quality turquoise rise year by year, so buying now makes sense from a price standpoint. The setting is made of refined European silver, sterling silver 925, free of nickel and other harmful additives, which eliminates the risk of skin irritation. A layer of rhodium protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the metal's shine stays clear for years to come. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark establishing its origin, registered with the assay office in France.

This pendant sits well at a neckline left open by a smooth shirt or a simple blouse under a blazer - the shirt collar creates a natural frame for the blue stone. The muted colours of office styling, beige, grey, navy, contrast well with the intensity of the turquoise, which becomes the focal point of the whole look. Its light weight of 2.0 g and small size mean the pendant wears easily from morning to evening, without any weight on the neck.