The faceted moonstone draws the eye with a delicate blue glow that appears and fades with every turn of the head. This effect, known as adularescence, happens as light enters the stone and returns in a cool, silvery flash, never quite the same way twice. The simple, slender pendant in rhodium-plated 925 silver never competes with the stone - the whole piece stays light and distinctly minimalist, close in spirit to contemporary French jewelry. Moonstone has long been associated with intuition and inner awareness, and has also been kept as a companion for moments of meditation.

Every stone chosen for this pendant was inspected individually and selected by hand for the clarity and depth of its blue flash, so at a relatively modest price you get a natural stone of exceptional beauty. Silver and good natural stones get more expensive year on year, so buying this pendant now remains a sound decision price-wise. The rhodium layer protects the silver from tarnishing and losing its shine, so the metal keeps a bright, even lustre for a long time. Underneath lies pure, refined sterling silver 925 - an alloy free of nickel, which causes no allergies or skin irritation. The silver here is stamped with the French maker's mark, attesting to the metal's origin.

The pendant looks best against a bare neckline or above the collar of a light shirt, which makes it a natural match for a spring look: a pastel trench coat, a silk scarf draped over the shoulders and a light-coloured bag. The blue flash of the moonstone brings life to the season's muted, powdery tones without overpowering them. This is a piece of jewelry equally at home on an everyday outing in the city and paired with a slightly more evening-appropriate shirt worn with an open collar.