Deep, matte black onyx meets a simple, geometric pendant shape here - a minimalist pendant with no unnecessary details, equally at home on a short or a long chain. The cabochon cut leaves the surface unfaceted, so light doesn't scatter into tiny sparkles but instead plays across the stone's smooth curve in one calm line. The black of onyx has long been linked with strength, resilience and confidence - an association that suits the simplicity of this shape well.

Only a small share of the sorted raw material makes it into the piece - what matters is a uniform, deep black without streaks or discoloration, so the finished stone keeps its high quality at a price that stays reasonable. Silver and good stones are getting more expensive, and onyxes with such a pure colour are getting harder to find. The setting is refined European 925 silver, a pure alloy free of nickel and other harmful additives, which doesn't irritate the skin even with everyday wear. Rhodium protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, keeping the shine clear for years to come, and the piece is stamped with the French maker's mark struck on the silver, registered with the assay office in France.

It comes into its own in a total black look - a black turtleneck or a simple top with an open neckline is the natural backdrop against which the onyx becomes a point of light at the neckline. For office wear it pairs well with a cool grey shirt, and in the evening it finishes off a look with a simple black dress beautifully. The pendant weighs 3.0 g, so it wears without any weight on the skin, and the medium size of the pendant lets the stone stand out without overstatement.