The saturated blue of the sapphire catches the eye before you notice the rest of the pendant. The faceted cut breaks light into small, sharp glints and reveals the depth of the colour without scattering it into brightness - the stone stays dark, intense, concentrated in a single point. The simple, minimalist setting keeps the focus on that colour, and the slender silhouette of the pendant brings a calm, modern rhythm to the neckline.

Each sapphire is assessed before being set, judged on colour depth and clarity within the stone - only those that keep a saturated colour without cloudiness make it into the pendant. Silver and other precious metals are steadily rising in price, and good sapphires are becoming harder to source, so buying this pendant now makes sense price-wise. The setting is refined European silver 925, rhodium-plated for a harder, more resistant surface - the rhodium protects it against tarnishing and dulling, so the shine lasts. The alloy contains no nickel or other harmful metal additives, so the skin beneath the pendant stays safe. The metal bears the French maker's mark, a guarantee of the quality and origin of the precious metal.

For everyday wear, the sapphire pairs well with a linen shirt open at the neck or a loose-cut cotton blouse - the natural fabric and simple cut fade into the background, and the blue of the stone against an open neckline draws the eye. It also works well under a sweater with a delicate v-neck, where the chain falls loosely against the skin. At 0.8 g, the pendant wears light, almost unnoticeable throughout the day. The medium size of the setting keeps proportions suited to both everyday and more evening-oriented looks.