Deep brown shot through with golden streaks creates a distinctive cat's-eye effect in this pendant - the silky sheen of the tiger's eye shifts across the surface of the cabochon with every turn of the head. The big stone set in silver shows off this play of light well, and the simple, slightly raw form of the setting gives the whole piece a distinctly vintage character. In old-world craft, tiger's eye was associated with stability and renewal - in this pendant, that symbolism remains more of a curiosity than a statement.

For this piece, a stone was chosen for its bold, even colour and clean banding - these qualities decided its selection, not chance. Silver and good natural stones are rising in price, so buying a pendant like this today remains a sound choice. The setting is made of refined silver 925 of European quality, and the piece is stamped with the French maker's mark - a legally protected mark registered with the assay office, which attests the origin of the metal. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal responsible for allergic reactions, so the pendant does not cause skin irritation.

Worn at the neckline, this pendant pairs well with urban casual style: a white shirt buttoned to the collar, straight-leg jeans and a leather jacket. The deep brown of the stone works with the natural, earthy tones of the outfit without getting lost among other accessories. It also works well with a loose sweater in écru, where the warm colour of the tiger's eye comes through most strongly. This is a pendant for everyday wear, when you want character without excess.