This vintage pendant with a moonstone pairs a delicate silver silhouette with a stone of truly individual character. The cabochon, in a misty grey hue, holds a blue flash that shifts across the surface with every turn of the head - a phenomenon known as adularescence, best seen in soft daylight. Jewellers of old associated this stone with intuition and inner awareness, treating it as a symbol of quiet reflection. The simple setting doesn't distract from this play of light - the whole piece stays light and distinctly feminine.

A piece like this is easy to overlook - a clean, well-formed flash is rare, and a second stone matched so well is hard to come by. Nature itself limits the availability of fine stones, and silver prices have been rising for some time, which makes this pendant a sound choice on price today. It is set in refined sterling silver 925 of high alloy purity, free of nickel and other components that could irritate sensitive skin. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests the origin of the silver.

Its small size means the pendant sits neatly at the neckline and doesn't weigh down the chain, even worn all day long. In spring, it works well with a pastel trench coat and a silk scarf tied loosely at the neck - the stone's blue flash brings a lift to a muted colour palette. It also pairs nicely with a light-coloured handbag and a soft blouse with a simple neckline, where the line of the neck stays visible. This is small-format vintage jewellery equally suited to daytime wear and a quiet evening out.