This turquoise pendant pairs the stone's raw, earthy colour with a loose, free-spirited boho form. The cabochon's smooth, domed surface shows off a uniform, saturated turquoise hue without any faceting to break it up - what you see is a clean, calm plane of colour, free of glints or streaks. This particular piece was chosen for its even, deep colour and clean surface, free of the spots or discoloration that often turn up in this stone. It comes from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona, source of some of the most prized turquoise on the market.

Silver and precious metal prices keep rising steadily, and nature itself limits the supply of good stones, so buying a pendant like this now makes sense from a price standpoint. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to the origin of the metal. It is set in pure, refined sterling silver 925, coated with a layer of rhodium - a hard metal resistant to scratching, which protects the surface from tarnishing and dulling, so the pendant needs less everyday cleaning. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal responsible for skin allergies, so wearing it doesn't irritate the skin.

The pendant's big size works well on a bold neckline, giving the turquoise room to draw the eye. For office wear, pair it with a smooth shirt in a cool grey or a plain, pattern-free blazer - a muted backdrop lets the stone's colour speak for itself without competing with the rest of the outfit. The loose, boho form also works well with a relaxed sweater and an open collar, where the neckline becomes a natural spot for this pop of colour.