The rich, softly pink rose quartz in this pendant has a warm, powdery hue that lightens gently in daylight and deepens into a richer pink in the evening. The cabochon cut gives the stone a smooth, slightly domed surface, across which light moves freely, creating subtle flashes over the whole face of the stone. The big cabochon set in a simple silver mount has a relaxed, informal character close to boho style, where what matters is the natural form of the stone, not an abundance of detail.

Only part of the sorted raw material makes it into the setting - what counts is clarity and depth of colour, and the rest is rejected already at the selection stage. Prices for silver and good coloured stones are rising, and clear rose quartz of this quality is getting harder to find, so buying at today's price makes sense. The pendant is made of pure, refined sterling silver 925 - an alloy free of nickel and other allergy-triggering metals, gentle even on sensitive skin. The French maker's mark on the metal confirms its origin and rounds out the character of the whole piece. Rose quartz has long been associated with love, tenderness and harmonious relationships - a fitting association for gifts with a personal meaning.

It looks best against total black - a black top with a simple neckline or a thin turtleneck, where the stone's warm pink becomes the only splash of colour in the outfit. Against such a background, the pendant naturally draws the eye to the neckline. It also works well with a sand-toned linen shirt, typical of relaxed, everyday boho looks. At 3.5 g, the pendant wears lightly all day despite the large size of the cabochon.