This labradorite pendant plays with a blue flash that emerges from the stone's dark, almost graphite surface with every movement. The cabochon cut doesn't scatter that glow across extra facets, so the labradorescence stays concentrated and focused in one spot. The simple, modern setting adds nothing of its own - all the attention stays on the stone and its cool, steely sheen. In old beliefs, labradorite was said to calm the mind and strengthen self-confidence; today it simply stands as a symbol of inner calm.

For this pendant we choose stones with an even, deep colour, so the flash effect reads clearly rather than at random. Good labradorites are getting harder to find these days, and silver prices are rising, so buying at this price makes sense right now. The stone is set in refined European silver, whose purity is confirmed by the 925 fineness - an alloy free of nickel and harmful additives that won't irritate the skin. A rhodium layer adds hardness to the metal, protects it from scratches and keeps its shine for a long time. The French maker's mark struck on the piece attests to the origin of the metal.

This pendant feels right at home at a meeting in the city - worn under a trench coat with a thin, cool grey turtleneck, it highlights the neckline without excess flourish. Neutral outfit colours, beige, graphite or ecru, give that blue flash the space to really show. The form stays light and minimalist, so the pendant works just as well by day as in the evening, when a simply cut coat is added over the turtleneck. The medium size of the stone and its weight of 3.3 grams mean it can be worn comfortably all day long.