Two labradorite cabochons sit side by side on a pendant with a modern, restrained setting that keeps the focus on the stone itself. Against the labradorite's dark base, a blue flash - sometimes taking on a steely tone - appears and shifts across the surface as you turn your hand or change the angle of the light. This effect is known as labradorescence, and it shows to best advantage in a cabochon cut, which rounds the surface and concentrates the flash in one spot.

Before a labradorite goes into a setting, we assess it for depth of colour and clarity - only a stone that meets this standard delivers a sharp, blue flash rather than a flat grey. Silver prices and prices for quality stones keep rising steadily, and labradorites with such a distinct play of light are becoming harder to find, so buying one at this price makes sense today. With this pendant, you're paying for the quality of the stone and the care taken in its making, not for unnecessary extras. Refined sterling silver 925 of high alloy purity is free of nickel and other allergenic additives, so you can wear it without worrying about skin irritation. A layer of rhodium protects the surface from tarnishing, keeping the metal's shine intact through everyday wear. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, a legally protected mark registered with the French assay office that attests to the silver's origin. The whole design channels European craftsmanship into a simple, modern shape.

The pendant sits well against a neckline left open by an oversized sweater or a shirt worn with the collar undone - pair it with a light scarf in cool grey to bring out the blue tone of the stone. It works just as well in a weekend outfit built on simple layers and quiet colours, where the labradorite provides the only strong pop of colour. In old beliefs, this stone was linked to calm thinking, inspiration and self-confidence. That symbolism makes it a fitting gift idea, whatever the occasion.