The faceted blue topaz catches light in its small facets and reflects it in a cool, clear shade of blue - a colour that brings to mind a calm stretch of water in the early morning. The pendant on a silver chain sits low on the neckline, where the line of the throat stays exposed and the stone does its work without unnecessary extras. The minimalist setting doesn't pull attention away from the stone - it's the stone that leads the eye, and the simple form lets it shine fully.

A piece of topaz like this, with such a pure and saturated shade of blue, is easy to overlook, and another one with the same depth of colour is hard to find afterwards. Silver and good coloured stones are getting more expensive month by month, so buying this one today makes sense price-wise. The pendant is set in refined European silver 925 - an alloy free of nickel and other harmful additives that doesn't irritate the skin even with daily wear. A layer of rhodium protects the surface from tarnishing and scratches, so the shine lasts long and the pendant doesn't need frequent polishing. The metal is stamped with the French maker's mark - a legally protected mark registered with the assay office in France, which attests to its origin.

For everyday wear, this pendant pairs well with a loose linen shirt open at the neck or a simple-cut cotton top - the natural texture of the fabric sets off the cool blue of the stone without unnecessary fuss. It also works well with a relaxed sweater with a v-neck, where the topaz remains the only sparkling element in the whole look. Its light form and weight of 0.8 grams mean it can be worn without any heaviness all day long.