A pendant with three topazes brings a cool, striking blue to the neckline. The faceted cut breaks the surface of each stone into small facets that catch light from different angles - flashes fall unevenly, never as one flat colour. Three blue topazes set in a row build a saturated line of colour that shifts in intensity as the head moves. The pendant's form is simple and modern, with no unnecessary details pulling the eye away from the stones.

A set of three blue topazes with such an even, deep tone is easy to overlook, and a second piece in a similar shade is hard to find later on. Silver and good coloured stones are rising in price, so buying at this price today looks like a sensible decision. The setting is refined silver of European quality, sterling silver 925, coated with a layer of rhodium that protects the surface from tarnishing and scratches - the shine stays clear for years to come. The alloy contains no allergenic metal additives, so the pendant can be worn without worry about skin irritation. The French maker's mark confirms the origin of the metal and accompanies every piece stamped with it. The pendant measures 2.5 cm and sits well along the neckline, without weighing on the neck.

In summer this blue works best against a flowing linen dress in white or sand - the stone really catches the eye then. It also looks good with a light shirt with an open collar or a light strappy top, when the neckline is left bare. Cool linen grey and warm white are the backgrounds against which the topaz gains the most depth. This is a pendant for evenings when you want simplicity of form and a clear colour instead of an excess of ornament.