The deep, saturated blue of lapis lazuli catches the eye from the very first glance. Six faceted stones align in a classic pendant silhouette, while fine golden veins of pyrite flash across the surface with every turn of the hand. The pendant measures 3.0 cm and brings a bold, dark accent of colour to the neckline without excess of form. In Persian and Egyptian tradition, lapis lazuli was associated with intuition, idealism and inner harmony.

A piece like this - with an even, dense colour and only a minimal trace of white calcite markings - is easy to overlook, yet hard to match once you start looking for another this pure. Prices for silver and fine natural stones keep rising steadily, which makes buying this pendant today a sensible choice. It is set in refined European silver, sterling silver 925, coated with a layer of rhodium - a hard metal that limits tarnishing and means less frequent cleaning, keeping the shine for a long time. The alloy contains no nickel or other harmful additives, so it does not irritate the skin with everyday wear. The pendant is stamped with the French maker's mark - a legally protected mark registered with the French assay office, which attests to the origin of the metal.

For an evening out, it pairs well with the little black dress and an open neckline - the blue of lapis lazuli stands out sharply against black and draws attention to itself. It also works with a silk blouse in deep navy or bottle green, where the stone blends into the background yet still marks the focal point. In a classic look, worn against a shirt collar, the pendant reads more quietly and lets the line of the neck take centre stage. Six stones and a simple setting create a form that needs no further adornment at the neck.