The black onyx cabochon draws in all the light that falls on the neckline. The smooth, domed surface doesn't scatter the shine into tiny facets, but reflects it back in one calm plane - hence the deep, matte black, free of glinting cracks or streaks. The simple setting, modern and minimalist in style, keeps attention on the stone, and the pendant on its shorter chain settles naturally at the base of the neck. Onyx has long been associated with strength, resilience and self-confidence - a stone worn as a personal symbol, not a talisman meant to act on its wearer.

For this piece we chose an onyx with a deep, uniform black free of cloudy discoloration - it's precisely this purity of colour that determines its value. It is set in refined European silver, sterling silver 925, and a rhodium layer protects the surface from tarnishing and keeps the shine for years to come. Silver has been steadily rising in price in recent years, so a well-chosen stone at this price is worth considering now. The piece is signed with the French maker's mark establishing its origin, registered with the assay office in France. The alloy contains no nickel or other harmful metal additives, so the skin beneath the pendant has no reason for irritation.

This pendant fits well into an everyday urban outfit: under a white shirt with an open collar, with a simple sweater, or bare against the neck under a leather jacket and jeans. It weighs 1.4 grams, so it doesn't weigh down the neckline and can be worn without a second thought. The dark cabochon catches the eye precisely against light, muted clothing, where the black of the onyx becomes the strongest point of the whole look.