Romantic with a distinctly retro feel, this rose quartz pendant blends boho ease with a delicate, feminine shape. The cabochon's smooth, domed surface catches the light differently with every turn of the hand - the soft pink lightens at one moment and deepens into a warmer shade at the next, depending on the angle of the light. Before it reaches the setting, every stone passes through the jeweller's hands, where colour and clarity are assessed and anything lacking the right purity is set aside. Rose quartz has long been associated with love, tenderness and harmonious relationships. That association makes the pendant a fitting gift.

Silver and other precious metals are rising in price, and good-quality stones like this are becoming harder to find, so buying now makes sense financially. At this price you get natural rose quartz carefully selected for clarity and colour, set in refined European silver 925. The 925 fineness confirms the purity of the alloy, free of nickel and other harmful additives, so the metal is safe to wear. The pendant is stamped with the French maker's mark, which vouches for the silver's origin. The European quality of the workmanship shows in the precision of the setting - the cabochon sits securely, and the line of metal around the stone is even and finely finished.

It looks best against a black top with a simple neckline or over a turtleneck - the understated black at the throat lets the pink cabochon stand out as the only splash of colour in the whole look. It suits boho style well: a loose dress in natural fabric, layered necklaces or a suede jacket. At 2.6 g, the pendant rests lightly on the neckline, never weighing you down through the day. The vintage form of the setting gives it character without unnecessary ornamentation - here it's the rose quartz that draws the eye.