Deep, saturated lapis lazuli blue catches the eye from the very first glance. The faceted cut breaks the surface of the stone into small planes that catch the light differently as it turns in your hand than a smooth, uniform surface would. The minimalist setting in rhodium-plated 925 silver doesn't draw attention away from that colour - a simple form suspended on a thin chain sits lightly and easily along the neckline, with no unnecessary ornament.

For this piece we chose a stone with a pure, even colour, free of the lighter discolouration that can flatten the sense of depth - hence the high quality at a price that remains reasonable. Silver and good stones are steadily rising in price, so buying at this price today makes sense. Refined silver of European quality is coated with a layer of rhodium, a hard metal that protects the surface from tarnishing and losing its shine for years to come. An alloy free of nickel and other allergy-triggering additives supports comfort for sensitive skin, and the silver bears the French maker's mark, attesting to the origin of the metal. In old jewellery tradition, lapis lazuli was linked to ideals of clarity of thought, intuition and inner harmony - still a popular theme today when choosing a gift.

The pendant looks good in an everyday urban outfit: with a white shirt open at the neck, a simple leather jacket and jeans, the intense blue of the stone brings life to a muted look. It also works well with a v-neck sweater, where the neckline is exposed and the stone naturally draws the eye. This is jewellery for everyday wear that can just as easily carry over to an evening out - simply swap the jeans for a simple dress.