A pendant with an amethyst brings a note of calm, modern elegance to any look. The cabochon cut does not break light into sharp flashes but spreads it evenly across the surface of the stone, so the purple glows with a deep, saturated colour without any hardness of effect. Jewellers of old associated amethyst with clarity of mind and inner calm, which suits the simple, understated form of the setting well. The pendant sits lightly and easily at the neckline, never overwhelming the line of the neck.

For this piece an amethyst of deep, even colour and high clarity was chosen - it was precisely this shade of purple that decided its selection. Silver and good coloured stones rise in price year after year, so a pendant of this price and quality is a sensible choice today. The setting is rhodium-plated 925 refined silver of European quality, weighing 2.3 grams. The rhodium coating protects the surface from tarnishing and dulling, so the shine lasts significantly longer. The alloy contains no nickel or other harmful impurities, so it does not irritate the skin even with everyday wear. The silver bears the French maker's mark, which attests to the origin of the metal.

This pendant works best in relaxed, weekend layered looks - under an unbuttoned oversized sweater, over a thin scarf in cool grey, or straight against bare skin with a shirt worn open at the collar. Muted, calm clothing colours give the amethyst's purple room to shine - it is the stone that draws the eye while the rest of the outfit stays in the background. It works just as well on a cool autumn afternoon as with a simple evening shirt.