The amethyst pendant draws out the stone's deep, violet glow with every shift of light. The faceted cut breaks the colour into small flashes that at one moment deepen towards purple, at another lighten towards a soft pink. The modern, understated form of the pendant never distracts from the stone itself - it's the amethyst that leads the eye at the neck and neckline. In the tradition of ornamental stones, amethyst was linked to calm and clarity of mind, a symbol of balance worn close to the body.

Each amethyst for this pendant was inspected and chosen individually, for clarity and depth of colour - such care in selecting the stone is rare at this price. Silver and good coloured stones get more expensive year after year, so buying this pendant now makes financial sense. The metal is vermeil: a core of refined sterling silver 925 of European quality is coated with a thick layer of 18-carat gold, and compliance with the French standard is confirmed by the struck V mark. It's the gold, not the silver, that touches the skin, so the 925 fineness here vouches only for the purity of the alloy in the core. The pendant is stamped with a maker's mark registered at the French assay office, which attests to the origin of the metal.

In the city, this pendant looks best with a simple white shirt and a pair of well-cut jeans, where the violet of the stone immediately catches the eye. A leather jacket adds contrast, while an open neckline lets the stone freely catch the light with every step. The pendant weighs 2.0 g, so it wears light and can be worn all day, from morning through to an evening out in the same outfit.