The golden-brown tiger's eye catches the eye before the pendant even reaches the neckline. The cabochon cut draws out the stone's cat's eye effect - with every movement, a narrow band of light travels across the surface, shifting position and intensity depending on the angle of light. This silky sheen is a characteristic of the quartz from which tiger's eye is formed, and the cabochon cut allows it to show fully. The minimal setting stays in the background, keeping all attention on the stone.

Every stone is inspected and selected by hand, because differences in the intensity of the effect are visible to the naked eye. Silver has risen in price, and truly vivid specimens of tiger's eye are becoming increasingly hard to come by - so this price is a fair one. The pendant is made from refined European sterling silver 925, and the rhodium deposited on the surface protects the metal against tarnishing and dulling. The alloy contains no nickel or other sensitising additives, so even those with sensitive skin can wear it without concern. The piece is signed with the French maker's mark registered at the French assay office.

It works best with calm, layered combinations: an oversized sweater in oat or warm grey, a loose wool scarf, a simple neckline. The golden-brown tone of the stone brings life to muted fabrics without disrupting their character. The pendant sits close to the neck, and against that kind of backdrop its silky sheen is clearly visible.