An amethyst cabochon opens up this pendant like a window full of purple. The smooth, domed surface of the cut doesn't scatter the colour into tiny glints but gathers it into one deep pool of colour - from pale purple at the edge to a darker shade at the centre of the stone. A simple silver setting, with a light vintage and boho touch, leaves the amethyst all the space it needs, while the chain draws the eye straight to the neckline.

Before it went into the setting, the stone spent a long time alongside other specimens, until the one with the most even, saturated colour and a clean interior free of flaws was chosen. Such selection takes more work, but the final price remains affordable, even though silver and good coloured stones get more expensive year after year. The pendant is made of refined sterling silver 925 with a high alloy purity - free of nickel and other harmful additives, so the metal doesn't irritate the skin even with long wear. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which denotes the origin of the silver, and the European care in craftsmanship is visible in every detail of the setting. Jewellers of old associated amethyst with calm and clarity of mind, treating it as a stone of balance.

On the neckline, this purple works best with a romantic look - a lace blouse in cream, or a thin sweater in powder pink. It also pairs well with a linen dress in a pastel shade, where the amethyst becomes the single spot of colour at the neck. For an evening look it suits a silk blouse in écru, and in autumn, a soft scarf in muted beige tones. The medium size of the stone means the pendant wears easily, both day and night.