Deep turquoise blue plays across this pendant with every turn of the head. The cabochon cut doesn't scatter the colour into facets - it rounds the surface and lets the hue stay a single, deep accent instead of breaking into tiny reflections. A simple silver setting sits to the side, keeping all the attention on the stone. It's a shape close to the boho spirit - relaxed, natural, free of unnecessary flourishes.

Only a small share of the vetted raw material from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona goes into this pendant, a source known for turquoise of exceptionally even, deep colour. Silver and good stones are getting more expensive, and specimens like this are turning up more rarely, so this purchase makes sense price-wise today. The pendant is made from pure, refined sterling silver 925 - it's the fineness mark that attests the purity of the alloy, free of nickel and other additives that could irritate the skin. The surface is coated with a layer of rhodium, a hard, scratch-resistant metal, so the shine doesn't fade with everyday wear. The maker's mark struck on the silver, registered with the French assay office, attests the origin of the metal, and the European quality of the workmanship shows in every detail of the setting.

In summer this turquoise plays well against tanned skin - a light linen dress in white or sand and an open neckline are enough to let the stone show itself freely. It also works well with a shirt worn with an open collar, where the neckline stays exposed. The cool blue of the turquoise brings out the light, natural tones of linen and cotton typical of relaxed summer looks. The pendant weighs 2.0 grams, so it wears lightly all day long.