This garnet pendant pairs the stone's dark, saturated colour with the cool shine of rhodium silver. The faceted cut breaks light into small glints that shift into deeper purple and red as it moves. A garnet with this depth of colour is easy to overlook among other stones, and finding a second one just as clear isn't easy. The modern, understated shape doesn't draw attention away from the stone - the stone leads the eye.

We choose each stone carefully, paying close attention to colour and clarity, so exceptional quality doesn't come with an inflated price. Silver and good stones are steadily getting more expensive, so buying this pendant now makes sense price-wise. The metal is refined European 925 silver, a pure alloy free of nickel and other sensitising additions, gentle even on sensitive skin. The rhodium coating on the surface protects it from tarnishing and blackening, keeping the shine bright and clear for years to come. The French maker's mark on the piece attests to the silver's origin.

In summer, this pendant looks good against a flowing linen dress in a light, ecru shade - an open neckline gives the stone room, and the garnet's cool purple contrasts with the warm white of the linen. It also works well with a plain t-shirt or a wide shirt collar, where the neckline stays on show. The medium size of the pendant and its light weight of 2.0 g mean it can be worn easily from morning to evening, with the garnet catching the eye at every movement.