The rose quartz cabochon in this pendant has a rich, gently rosy hue that softens in daylight to an almost powdery shade. The stone, set in a simple, thin frame, brings a touch of vintage and boho - a little retro, a little relaxed, with no unnecessary embellishment. Rose quartz has long been associated with love, tenderness and harmonious relationships, which makes this pendant a fitting gift idea with a personal message.

A cabochon like this - clean, evenly coloured and free of flaws - is easy to overlook among hundreds of lesser stones, and finding another with a similar character later on is no easy task. Silver and good coloured stones are rising in price, so buying today makes financial sense. The pendant is set in refined European 925 silver, resistant to cheap additives, so that even sensitive skin feels no irritation with extended wear. The maker's mark struck on the silver, registered with the French assay office, confirms the metal's origin and the reliability of the workmanship.

Day to day, this pendant sits well in weekend layering - under an open oversized sweater, over a cotton shirt, or with a light scarf draped over the shoulders. Against muted grey or off-white, the rose cabochon at the neckline immediately draws the eye, and its weight - 2.5 grams - means it wears lightly all day long. The chain settles loosely along the neckline, which suits the boho character of the whole look.