This labradorite pendant draws out a blue, sometimes steely flash from the dark background, one that appears and fades with every turn of the head. This effect, known as labradorescence, shows best in a cabochon cut, where the smooth surface of the stone gathers light in a single point. The simple, somewhat raw setting has a vintage character and keeps all the attention on the stone. Worn on the neck, it sits close to the neckline, never pulling the eye away from the deep, dark colour of the labradorite.

The stone in this pendant was chosen for its even colour and clarity, so the flash reads evenly across the whole surface, and this level of quality has been kept at a reasonable price. Silver and good labradorites get more expensive year after year, so buying a pendant like this now makes sense price-wise. The stone is set in refined European silver 925, free of allergenic metal additives, so wearing it close to the skin raises no concerns about irritation. The silver bears a maker's mark struck into the metal and registered with the French assay office, confirming its origin. In old craft tradition labradorite was associated with peace of mind and self-confidence, and looking at its deep glow, it's easy to see where that association comes from.

A pendant like this feels right for everyday wear, especially paired with soft knitwear - a chunky grey or charcoal sweater, where the cool grey backdrop brings out the blue flash of the stone. A monochrome outfit, without extra patterns, gives it the most room to stand out. With a high collar or a boat-neck sweater, the stone sits naturally along the line of the neck. At 1.9 g, the pendant is light and practically unnoticeable worn all day.