This pendant with three amethysts pairs the faceted cut of the stones with the clean, modern line of a silver chain. As light hits the facets, darker glints appear deep within the purple, and the colour shifts from deep violet to a lighter, cool tone. The 2.5 cm drop sits loosely at the neckline, and its bigger size keeps the pendant clearly visible along the neck. In jewellery tradition, amethyst has been linked with calm and clarity of mind, a symbol of balance.

Only a small share of the sorted raw material makes it into the finished piece, since purity of colour and clarity matter for each of the three stones. Silver and good-quality amethysts are getting more expensive year on year, so buying a pendant like this today is a sound choice on price. For this price you get carefully selected stones and finely finished work, a combination that rarely comes cheap. The rhodium coating on the silver protects it from tarnishing, so the shine lasts. The metal is pure, refined European silver, sterling silver 925, free of nickel and harmful additives - the fineness confirms the purity of the alloy, gentle on the skin. Silver stamped with the French maker's mark speaks to the European quality of the workmanship.

For an evening out, this pendant pairs well with a simply cut little black dress or a silk blouse with an open neckline - the violet of the amethysts draws the eye right where the collar line ends. It also works well with a satin blouse in a cool grey tone, where the faceted stones catch the light with every movement. Its modern form and bold colour mean this pendant can easily stand in for several small accessories at once.