This labradorite pendant plays a blue glow across the stone's dark, almost black background. The cabochon cut brings out this labradorescence beautifully - with every turn of the head, flashes of light shift across the surface, sometimes cooler in tone, sometimes closer to steel. Old-world craftsmen associated this stone with calm thinking and self-belief, and it was also seen at times as a symbol of inspiration. The pendant's form is simple, a touch raw, in the spirit of boho style - the stone leads the whole composition while the setting stays in the background.

A labradorite with such richly saturated colour play and such a clean pattern is easy to overlook - and a second piece like it is hard to find afterwards. Silver and quality stone prices have risen in recent years, so this purchase looks like good value today. At this price you get a stone carefully selected for its colour and clarity, set in refined European 925 silver of the highest purity. A rhodium layer protects the metal from tarnishing and scratches, keeping its shine bright for a long time. The pendant is stamped with the French maker's mark establishing the piece's origin, registered with the French assay office, and the pure alloy, free of nickel and other sensitising additives, keeps the metal safe even for sensitive skin.

Worn at the neckline, this pendant looks best with a lace blouse in powder pink shades or with a dress in a small, romantic floral print. A deep neckline or a loosely fastened collar reveals the line of the neck and lets the labradorite catch the light freely. Flowing, layered fabrics and natural materials - linen, muslin, cotton - suit boho styling well. Cool greys and warm purples in the surroundings bring out the stone's blue flashes best.