This pendant on a slim chain pairs a simple, minimalist form with a stone of unusual character. Tiger's eye, a variety of quartz with a silky sheen, reveals a narrow golden-brown flash that shifts across its surface like a band of light as your hand moves - the chatoyant effect that settles into a slightly different pattern with every turn of the stone. The faceted cut further breaks the light across small facets, so the stone never looks flat. Suspended centrally, at neckline height, it doesn't distract - it builds a calm, clear focal point along the line of the neck.

Each stone for this pendant was inspected individually and chosen for the purity of its colour and the strength of its flash, which keeps the price reasonable at this quality. Silver and good natural stones are getting more expensive, and tiger's eye specimens of this calibre are becoming harder to find, so buying now makes sense price-wise. The pendant is made of refined European silver, and a rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, keeping the shine bright for years. The 925 fineness confirms the purity of the alloy - free of nickel and other harmful additives, so the metal won't irritate the skin. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark struck on the silver, registered with the assay office in France. In older cultures, tiger's eye was associated with stability and renewal. It makes a good gift with personal meaning.

For the office, it works well under a smooth shirt buttoned at the neck or at the neckline of a blazer in muted grey or graphite black - the stone's warm tone brings life to a cool palette without drawing too much attention. At 0.8 g, the pendant wears light all day, from a morning meeting to an evening out. Its simple form and medium-sized stone also pair well with a classic shirt collar.