This lapis lazuli pendant pairs the stone's deep navy hue with a simple silver setting that has a distinctly vintage feel. The cabochon cut shows off the full surface of the lapis lazuli - when light catches it, tiny golden flecks of pyrite scattered through the dark, saturated stone come into view. In ancient eastern cultures, lapis lazuli was associated with intuition, idealism and harmony, which gives this pendant the character of a meaningful gift. The pendant's form, with its light boho touch, fits well with relaxed, eclectic jewelry inspired by natural stones.

The stone for this pendant was hand-selected for depth of colour and clarity of structure - a specimen with this level of saturation and even distribution of golden flecks is easy to overlook, yet another of similar beauty is hard to find later. Silver prices are rising, and good stones like lapis lazuli are becoming scarcer, so buying at this price today makes sense. The piece is made from pure, refined European silver, and the 925 fineness confirms the purity of the alloy - free of nickel and other harmful additives that could irritate the skin. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which indicates the origin of the silver, rounding out the picture of solid, European craftsmanship.

This pendant looks best with an open neckline - with a little black dress or a silk blouse with a deep cut, where the navy of the stone contrasts against the black or white of the fabric. For an evening out, it's worth toning down the rest of your accessories - small earrings, a sleek hairstyle that reveals the line of the neck - so the eye naturally settles on the stone. At 2.5 g, the pendant sits lightly and drapes naturally along the neckline throughout the evening.