Warm and earthy, the turquoise in this pendant brings a colour to the neckline rarely seen in silver jewellery - a saturated blue with a delicate, cool undertone, free of streaks or discolouration. The cabochon cut highlights the stone's smooth, even surface, while the simple, slightly irregular setting gives the whole piece a vintage character with a touch of boho. Hung on a thin chain, the pendant sits loosely along the neckline, without overloading the look with detail.

This particular stone was examined and hand-picked for the evenness of its blue - turquoise like this comes from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona, prized for its exceptionally pure colour free of green discolouration. Silver and precious metals are rising in price, and good-quality turquoise is becoming harder to find, so buying at this price makes sense today. The setting is made of refined European silver, and the 925 fineness confirms the purity of the alloy, free of nickel and harmful metal additives - which is why the skin doesn't react with irritation. The piece bears the French maker's mark, which guarantees the metal's origin, while the European quality of craftsmanship is visible in the precision of the setting and the finish of the chain.

The pendant looks good in weekend, layered outfits - under an oversized sweater with an exposed neckline, with a muted-tone scarf draped over the shoulders, or with a loose linen shirt. The turquoise blue brings life to the greys, beiges and off-whites that dominate such combinations. It also works well for everyday wear, with a simple turtleneck that reveals the collar, where the stone remains the main focal point of the whole look.