A pendant with a blue topaz draws out a cool, saturated blue that flashes sharp bursts of light through its facets as the angle shifts. The minimalist setting recedes into the background, leaving all attention on the stone. It is precisely this restraint that makes the pendant distinctly modern: no unnecessary ornament, just the pure colour of the topaz and the precision of the cut.

Every blue topaz is assessed for colour saturation and clarity before it goes into the setting - and that level of stone selection is exactly what you get at this price. The pendant is made in vermeil: refined sterling silver 925 forms the core, covered by a layer of at least 5 microns of 18-carat gold. That gold is what touches the skin - a substantial, fine coating free from harmful metal additives. Compliance with the vermeil standard is confirmed by the stamped V mark. The piece is signed with the French maker's mark, which guarantees the origin of the metal, and the European quality of craftsmanship is visible in the precision of the setting and the evenness of the coating.

Worn against a black top or a roll-neck, the pendant acts as a point of light at the neckline - the blue of the topaz cuts clearly through the dark background and draws the eye without excess. An all-black look is one of the stronger seasonal trends right now, and the cool tone of the stone complements it perfectly. The light, focused form means the pendant sits comfortably whether worn during the day or in the evening.