A cabochon amethyst opens this pendant with a full, smooth surface where light gathers and brightens the violet from within. The colour shifts from deep purple at the edge to a lighter, almost pink glimmer at the centre of the stone - it was precisely this clarity and depth of colour that determined the choice of this particular specimen. The pendant's form, large and striking, draws on a vintage and boho aesthetic: the loose, slightly raw setting doesn't confine the stone but lets it breathe against the skin. In old jewellery craft, amethyst was linked to calm and clarity of mind, treated as a symbol of inner balance.

Refined sterling silver 925 from European refining holds the stone in a simple, sturdy setting, and the 925 fineness confirms the purity of this alloy - free of nickel and other additives that could irritate the skin. The maker's mark struck on the silver, registered with the French assay office, attests to the metal's origin. Silver is rising in price, and good stones of this size and clarity are becoming rarer, so today's price for this pendant remains reasonable.

A pendant like this feels right for an evening out - at a neckline revealed by a little black dress or a silk blouse in a muted shade. The violet of the amethyst draws the eye more strongly than any other accessory, so the rest of the outfit can stay simple: a thin chain, minimal jewellery on the hands. The stone's large size and its weight of 7.1 grams give the whole piece a distinctly boho character, while the pendant still keeps elegant proportions against the classic, dark fabric of an evening dress.