The black onyx cabochon opens with a smooth, domed surface that catches the light in a narrow, silvery flash across the black as the hand turns. The stone's deep, even colour shows no discolouration or cloudy streaks here - just a pure, dense black, set in a vintage-style silver frame. The delicate, curled edges of the setting recall old-fashioned design, while a simple chain lets the pendant sit freely on the neckline.

Only a small share of the sorted raw material makes it into the pendant - what matters is an even, deep black free of flaws, so the final stone offers a high standard at a reasonable price. Silver and good stones get more expensive year on year, and onyx of such pure colour is becoming harder to find, so buying at this price makes sense today. The pendant is made of pure, refined sterling silver 925, free of nickel and harmful metal additives, so it can be worn without worrying about skin irritation. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests the origin of the metal and the quality of the European craftsmanship. Onyx has long been linked with strength, endurance and self-assurance - today it remains a lasting symbol, though everyone wears it in their own way.

For an evening out, the pendant pairs well with a little black dress with an open neckline or a silk blouse worn without other jewellery at the neck. In that setting, the cabochon draws the eye as it catches further flashes of light under candlelight or room lighting. Hair swept up reveals the line of the neck and lets the curled setting around the stone stand out fully. In an understated look, it is the deep black of the onyx that leads the eye, and the vintage form gives the whole piece a character that does not get lost among other accessories.