This vintage pendant with labradorite plays with blue flashes across the stone's dark, deep background. The cabochon cut gives it a smooth, rounded surface across which light shifts with every movement of the hand or turn of the head - one moment a steely glint, the next a cool, dark glow. The very big size of the stone gives the piece a distinct boho character, while the silver setting stays simple and never distracts from the stone's play of colour. In old Scandinavian craft tradition, labradorite was linked to calm thinking and self-belief, and treated as a stone of inspiration.

A piece like this, with such a distinct and deliberate play of colour, is easy to overlook, yet another one just as intense is hard to find later on. Silver and good labradorite get more expensive year after year, so buying now makes sense price-wise. The pendant is made of pure, refined 925 sterling silver extracted and refined in Europe, free of nickel and other additives that irritate the skin, so it can be worn without worrying about allergies. The metal is stamped with the French maker's mark, a legally protected mark registered with the assay office in France, which attests its origin.

Day to day, it works well in a layered, weekend look: an oversized sweater in cool grey, a shawl thrown over it and a long coat in a quiet tone. The pendant then sits right at the neckline, above the collar line, where the stone's blue flashes contrast best with the muted, subdued colours of the clothing. It can also be worn with a simple top and jeans, where the labradorite draws the eye as the natural focal point of the outfit. At 7.4 g, it feels solid to the touch, yet it doesn't weigh on the neck through the day.