This amethyst pendant pairs a vintage silhouette setting with the depth of purple that only a cabochon cut can give. The stone's smooth surface gathers light in a single point, and as it moves you catch a rich purple that shifts here and there into a cooler tone. Jewellers of old associated amethyst with peace of mind and inner balance, which lends this pendant the character of a thoughtful, personal choice. The setting's form echoes designs of the past while keeping a lightness that sits well at the neckline.

The stone in this pendant was chosen so that the amethyst's colour and clarity stay even across the whole surface, which is clear at first glance. Silver and good coloured stones get more expensive year after year, and a selected amethyst of this quality is hard to find at this price today. The metal is refined European 925 silver of high alloy purity - free of nickel and other harmful additives, so the pendant can be worn without worrying about skin irritation. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to the silver's origin, and the European care in its making shows in the setting's even rhodium-plated shine.

A pendant like this feels best close to the neck, peeking out from under a loose sweater or a knitted turtleneck. A monochrome palette - grey, beige, deep green - lets the amethyst catch the eye without competing with the rest of the outfit. In winter it works well under a chunky sweater with an open collar, in summer with a simple cotton shirt buttoned to the neck. At 2.7 grams it wears light, almost unnoticeable on the skin.