A turquoise cabochon opens up this pendant with a solid, dense blue, free of streaks or discolouration. The smooth cut isn't after shine or sparkle - it draws out the calm, matte glow that turquoise has naturally, leaving the surface clean, without scratches or cloudiness. The simple silver setting doesn't overpower the stone, and the whole form echoes the loose, relaxed spirit of bohemian style. Hung centrally, the pendant sits right along the neckline and naturally draws the eye to the throat.

This turquoise was viewed and hand-picked for the purity of its colour - it comes from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona, source of some of the most prized stones of this kind in the world. Good turquoise is getting harder to find, and silver has been steadily rising in price in recent years, so today's price for this pendant looks reasonable. Refined silver of European quality forms a solid base here, and the 925 fineness confirms the purity of the alloy - free of nickel and other additives that could irritate the skin. A layer of rhodium protects the silver from tarnishing and keeps the metal's bright tone for longer. The French maker's mark struck on the piece attests to the origin of the metal.

Styled in a bohemian way, this pendant fits well into weekend layering - under a loose oversized sweater, against a cotton shirt, or with a scarf thrown on in a muted colour. Sandy beiges, greys and faded greens bring out the blue of the turquoise best without pulling attention away from it. It also works well over a summer dress in natural fabric, where the stone stays the main focus of the whole look. At 2.6 grams and in a medium size, the pendant sits light and easy on the neckline all day long.