This lapis lazuli pendant brings out a deep, saturated navy hue threaded with fine flecks of golden pyrite. The cabochon cut doesn't scatter this colour into facets - it rounds the surface and lets the navy stay compact and dense, without breaking into small reflections. The very big form and distinctly boho-vintage character give the stone pride of place on the chain, while the silver setting stays simple and doesn't draw attention away from the colour. In old-time jewellery craft, lapis lazuli was associated with intuition and inner harmony, treated as a symbol of idealism.

Before it goes into the setting, every stone is assessed for the depth of its navy and the pattern of its golden flecks - this is the moment that decides whether a given lapis lazuli makes it into the workshop at all. Thanks to this, at a clearly accessible price you get a stone of a quality that's hard to find in this range. Silver and good stones are steadily rising in price, so buying a pendant like this today looks like a sound financial decision. It's set in refined European silver 925 of high alloy purity - free of nickel and other allergenic metal additives, so you can wear it without worrying about skin irritation. The silver is stamped with the French maker's mark, attesting to the metal's origin and the care taken in its making.

A pendant like this feels most at home with a simple, urban style: it looks good against a white shirt worn open under a leather jacket, paired with classic jeans. Just leave the neckline uncovered and the navy of the stone will immediately catch the eye against the muted tones of the outfit. The leather jacket underlines the more rugged, boho character of the whole look, while the white shirt gives the stone a clean, calm background. This is jewellery that holds up well to everyday rhythm - from a walk around town to an evening out, with no need to change accessories.