The deep blue of six topazes comes together in a pendant with a distinctly boho character, where the metal serves as a delicate setting and the stones lead the whole composition. The faceted cut breaks light into subtle glints and highlights the purity of the colour without obscuring the depth of the blue. Only a small portion of the sorted raw material makes it into the piece - what matters is colour saturation and clarity, free of flaws or clouding. The 3.0 cm pendant sits loosely on the neckline, giving it a light, informal form.

Silver and precious metals are rising in price, and good stones in this shade are becoming harder to find, which makes this purchase a sensible one price-wise today. The pendant is made in vermeil: the core is pure, refined European silver 925, free of nickel and harmful additives, coated with a thick layer of 18-carat gold at least 5 microns thick. It is the gold, not the silver, that touches the skin, so the pendant can be worn without worrying about irritation. Compliance with the vermeil standard is confirmed by the stamped V mark, and the piece is signed with the French maker's mark registered at the assay office, attesting to the origin of the metal.

A light, flowing linen dress in a raw shade makes a good backdrop for this pendant - an open neckline lets the blue of the topazes take centre stage along the throat. It also works well with an open-collared shirt and loose linen trousers, where the boho character of the whole outfit gains an easy, relaxed feel. Cool grey or sandy white tones in an outfit show off the colour of the stones best. Six faceted topazes give the pendant a striking yet effortlessly light everyday character.