This turquoise pendant combines a modern, clean-lined form with a colour that rarely appears with such intensity. The cabochon cut does not scatter light through facets but reflects it calmly instead, revealing a uniform, deep blue turquoise surface free of streaks or discolouration. Sleeping Beauty in Arizona is one of the few mines where such an even, saturated shade can still be found, though it grows harder to source. Only a small portion of the raw material that passes hand selection makes it into this pendant - the rest is set aside.

Silver and quality stone prices keep rising steadily, and turquoise of such uniform colour is becoming rarer on the market, so today's price for this pendant seems reasonable. The metal is refined European sterling silver 925 coated with rhodium - the rhodium layer protects the surface from tarnishing and keeps its shine far longer than silver alone. A pure alloy, free of nickel and other allergenic additives, is safe even for sensitive skin around the neckline. The silver bears the French maker's mark, attesting to the metal's origin and the craftsmanship behind its making.

This pendant looks best on a short, loose chain, just above the collar of a soft sweater. Pair it with knitwear in shades of grey, beige or broken white - a muted background lets the turquoise catch the eye without any competition from the clothing. It also works well over a plain turtleneck or a cotton shirt with an open collar, where the neckline stays exposed. At 2.1 grams, it wears lightly, whatever the time of day.