The deep navy blue of lapis lazuli with fine, golden flecks of pyrite catches the eye at first glance. The big cabochon is set in a simple, openwork setting of rhodium silver, in a form that echoes a free, bohemian spirit. This colour has long been linked to intuition and inner harmony, and in jewellery craftsmanship it is prized precisely for that deep, saturated glow.

The stone for this pendant was chosen so that its colour and clarity stay even across the whole surface, without lighter patches or cloudiness. Silver and good stones get more expensive year after year, and lapis lazuli of this quality is becoming harder to find, so this purchase makes price sense today. The setting is made of refined sterling silver 925 with a high-purity alloy, free of nickel and other skin-irritating additives, which matters when worn close to the neck. The rhodium layer protects the surface from tarnishing and scratches, so the pendant needs cleaning and polishing less often. The French maker's mark, confirming the metal's origin, appears on the clasp as a guarantee of honest craftsmanship.

In summer this pendant sits well on a bare décolletage, above a simple linen dress neckline in ecru or sand. The cool navy of the stone draws the eye against a light, natural fabric and loose, free-spirited earrings in a bohemian style. It also works well with a raw cotton shirt, open at the neck, where the chain falls freely against the skin. This is jewellery for everyday wear, but with a distinct character.