This moonstone pendant pairs a minimalist, modern form with a cabochon-cut stone showing a blue shimmer across its surface. This effect, known as adularescence, appears with every turn of the head and change of light - the stone seems to brighten from within with a cool, silvery glow. moonstone was once associated with intuition and inner awareness; today it's valued simply for this one-of-a-kind play of light. a piece like this, with such a pure hue and pronounced flash, is easy to overlook among other moonstones - and hard to match once you've found it.

we select each one carefully for that flash, and the quality you get here rarely comes at such a reasonable price. silver and good natural stones are steadily rising in price, so buying at this price today makes economic sense. the piece is made of refined European 925 silver, coated with a layer of rhodium that protects the surface from tarnishing and keeps its shine for a long time. the alloy contains no nickel, the metal responsible for most contact allergies, so the pendant can be worn without worrying about irritation. the piece is stamped with the maker's mark establishing its origin, registered at the French assay office.

the pendant sits right at the neckline, which is why it works best with evening looks - with the little black dress, a silk blouse with an open neckline, or a simply cut shirt. an open neckline lets the stone's blue shimmer fully draw the eye and catch the light. the minimalist setting doesn't distract from the stone, keeping the whole piece calm and modern in character. at 3.6 g, the pendant wears lightly, even through a full evening.