A lapis lazuli cabochon opens this pendant with a deep, saturated navy hue, cut through by golden threads of pyrite. When light hits it from the side, a cool glow plays across the stone's smooth surface, and the navy shifts here and there into dark purple. The very big size and the loose, irregular shape of the silver setting give the pendant a distinctly vintage, boho character - this is an ornament meant to be noticed on the neckline.

Only a small portion of the lapis lazuli examined makes it into a pendant like this one - what matters is depth of colour and clarity of pattern, and the rest of the raw material is set aside. Silver and good stones get more expensive year by year, and clear, densely flecked lapis lazuli is increasingly hard to find, so today's price for this pendant is justified. The setting is made of refined 925 silver of European quality - a pure alloy free of nickel and other harmful additives, gentle on the skin. The piece bears the French maker's mark, attesting to the origin of the silver. Lapis lazuli has long been linked with idealism, intuition and inner harmony - in many cultures it was regarded as the stone of wisdom. This association makes it a fitting choice for a gift with personal meaning.

For a family celebration, pair this pendant with an elegant dress in deep navy or bottle green - the warm glow of candlelight will further bring out the golden threads within the stone. Classic accessories, small earrings and a simple hairstyle that reveals the neckline will let the navy of the lapis lazuli draw the eye. The very big size of the cabochon means the pendant is visible from a distance, even with an understated look.