The deep, rich navy of the lapis lazuli grabs attention right away, and the fine golden flecks scattered across its surface look like sparks caught inside the stone. The cabochon cut brings out this depth of colour without any faceting, letting light glide smoothly across the surface. The pendant, very big and bold in size, has a vintage form with a touch of boho - the irregular, relaxed way it's set makes it look like a find from an old jewellery box. Lapis lazuli has long been associated with intuition and inner harmony, and in some traditions it was seen as a symbol of idealism.

A piece like this - with such even, deep colour and no discolouration - is easy to overlook, and finding another this good isn't easy at all. Silver prices are rising, and good stones of this calibre are becoming rarer, so buying now still makes sense price-wise. The pendant is made of refined European 925 silver of high alloy purity, free of nickel and other harmful metal additives, so it won't irritate the skin. The silver is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to the metal's origin.

Styled in total black, this pendant works best of all - a black top or a simple turtleneck creates the backdrop against which the navy of the lapis lazuli instantly draws the eye. At 6.7 g, it makes its presence felt on the neckline, but without any heaviness - this is jewellery with character, not a subtle detail. It also pairs well with a loose linen boho-style tunic or a dark turtleneck sweater in autumn. The neckline gains a bold, dark accent that needs no further embellishment around it.