The moonstone cabochon on this pendant plays with a cool, blue flash that appears and disappears with every turn of the head. This phenomenon, known as adularescence, shows best in a smooth cabochon cut, without facets to scatter the light. The very big form of the stone and the boldly defined setting give the whole piece a vintage character with a touch of boho - as if the pendant had come from a travel-inspired collection of decades past, while still suiting a contemporary look. In old jewelry-making traditions, moonstone was linked to intuition and inner awareness, and its shifting glow was sometimes seen as a symbol of meditative calm.

Each stone for this pendant is examined individually before it reaches the jeweller's hands - what matters is the depth of the blue flash and the clarity of the surface, free of cloudiness. Silver prices rise season after season, and good-quality moonstones are getting harder to find, so buying now makes sense from a price standpoint. The pendant is made of refined silver 925 of European quality - the alloy contains no nickel, the metal responsible for allergic reactions, so wearing it does not irritate the skin. The metal is signed with the French maker's mark - a guarantee of the quality and origin of the precious metal.

For a family celebration, wear it with an elegant dress with an open neckline - in warm candlelight, the blue flash of the moonstone draws the eye even with modest accessories. It also pairs well with a simple sweater with a deep V-neck, where a long chain highlights the line of the neck. At 6.7 g, the pendant has a noticeable but not overly heavy presence on the neckline throughout the evening.