A big amethyst cabochon opens up this pendant with a broad, smooth surface where light settles into darker and lighter bands of purple. The form, set in silver, has a loose, slightly raw outline typical of the boho style, and it sits well on the neckline, close to the throat. The colour of the stone is even and deep, with no hints of grey or cloudiness, and that's clear from the very first glance at the pendant.

We pick each amethyst for this collection individually, looking at the depth of the purple and the clarity inside the stone, which is why this particular piece has such a calm, even colour. Silver and good coloured stones get more expensive year on year, so buying a pendant like this now makes sense price-wise. The pendant is made of refined European silver, and the 925 fineness confirms the purity of this alloy, free of nickel and other additives that could irritate the skin. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which establishes the origin of the metal and is registered with the assay office in France. In old jewellery tradition, amethyst was associated with calm and clarity of mind, treated as a symbol of inner balance.

The pendant brings purple into a spring look nicely - worn under a pastel trench coat, with a silk scarf loosely tied at the neck and a light-coloured bag, the stone immediately draws the eye against muted tones. It also works well with a relaxed linen blouse and natural fabrics, close to the spirit of boho style. The big cabochon and the weight of 3.5 grams give the pendant a noticeable yet modest presence on the neckline, without the heaviness typical of bulkier forms.