A warm, golden-brown tiger's eye pendant instantly brings to mind boho style and an easy, natural elegance. The cabochon cut of this quartz variety has a silky sheen that, with every turn of the head, draws out narrow flashes of light arranged in bands - the cat's eye effect shows best when the stone tilts and gold blends with dark brown. Jewellers assess a stone like this even before setting it, checking the grain pattern and depth of shine before it goes into its silver surround. Tiger's eye has long been linked with stability and renewal, though today it's simply worn as a stone with character.

We choose stones that combine purity of colour with a clear grain pattern, without charging a price disproportionate to their quality. The availability of such stones is naturally limited, and silver has risen in price in recent years, so buying now makes sense price-wise. The pendant is set in refined sterling silver 925 of high alloy purity, free of nickel and other additives that could irritate the skin. A rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the shine lasts long. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark registered at the assay office, attesting to the origin of the metal.

The big cabochon works well over a turtleneck or under an open trench coat, where the exposed neckline gives it room to play. Pair it with neutral grey or beige, and the stone's warm glow will draw the eye on its own during a day out in the city. This is a pendant that ties boho style to understated simplicity, weighing 4.3 g, so it sits on the neck without any weight.