A deep, dark red garnet with a faceted cut meets a simple, light form with a distinctly retro character in this pendant. Every facet catches the light differently, and the stone's colour shifts from purple to almost black depending on the viewing angle. Only a small portion of the sorted raw material makes it into the finished piece, because what matters is the clarity of the interior and the depth of colour, not the size of the stone alone.

Good garnets are becoming scarcer in nature, and silver and precious metals rise in price season after season, so the price of this pendant remains reasonable today. The piece is made from refined silver of European quality, and the 925 fineness confirms the purity of the alloy, free of nickel and harmful additives, which makes contact with the skin safe. The rhodium coating on the surface is hard and scratch-resistant, so the shine does not fade after a few wearings. The silver of this pendant bears the French maker's mark, which attests to its origin.

For evening wear it works well in a total black outfit - a black top with a simple neckline or a turtleneck in the same shade creates a backdrop against which the garnet becomes a point of light. The short chain draws the eye along the line of the neck and lets the stone show off freely at the neckline. The vintage character of the form also pairs well with a classically cut coat and delicate makeup in cool tones. The pendant weighs 2.0 g, so it wears lightly, even all day long.