The tiger's eye cabochon plays with bands of warm amber and honey tones that shift across the surface of the stone with every movement of the head. The smooth, domed cabochon cut brings out the silky sheen typical of this quartz variety without scattering it into facets, so light glides over it in one calm sweep. Set in silver, this big pendant with a vintage form gains a quiet yet striking character, far removed from small, delicate jewelry.

This particular piece was chosen for the arrangement of its bands and the depth of its colour - that kind of balance between warmth and contrast isn't found in every stone. Good specimens of tiger's eye are becoming harder to find, yet the pendant remains priced so you don't have to choose between quality and budget. The setting is made of refined European silver, sterling silver 925, an alloy free of nickel and other harmful metal additives, so contact with the neck and neckline doesn't irritate the skin. The piece bears the French maker's mark, which guarantees the origin of the metal. The whole piece weighs 4.9 grams, felt as a reassuring yet unfussy weight on a chain. Craftsmen of old associated tiger's eye with stability and inner renewal, lending this pendant a meaning that goes beyond its form alone.

On the neckline it works best with total black - a black turtleneck or a plain blouse worn close to the throat creates a backdrop that lets the stone step into the foreground and draw the eye without any further ornament. A leather biker jacket or a wool coat in graphite complete this styling in winter, while a black linen shirt gives a similar effect in summer. The vintage form of the setting also pairs well with a gold chain worn on its own - the stone still remains the main point of the composition.