The deep purple of the garnets catches the light through their facets at the slightest movement, while this vintage pendant builds a simple, understated form around them. Seven garnets form a compact line that sits well on the neckline and draws the eye without unnecessary distraction. The stone's dark red has long been associated with warmth and passion, here captured in a calm, orderly composition.

Only garnets with a rich colour and a clean interior, free of cloudiness, make it into the pendant - these are the qualities that decide which stone is chosen. Silver and precious metal prices are rising, and good stones are becoming harder to find, so buying at this price makes sense today. Nature can't be rushed, so valuable stones simply become available more slowly than the market would like. The metal is vermeil - a minimum 5-micron layer of 18-carat gold covers a core of refined European silver 925, with compliance confirmed by the stamped V mark. It's the gold, not the silver, that touches the skin, and the nickel-free alloy causes no allergic reactions. The pendant is stamped with a maker's mark registered at the French assay office, which attests to the metal's origin.

In the city it looks good with a simple white shirt, especially with the collar open and the garnets peeking out from the neckline. A leather jacket and jeans give it a casual character, and the purple accent warms up the cool grey of the day. At 1.6 grams, the pendant stays light on the neck despite the bold colour of the stones. This is jewellery that holds up well to everyday wear and doesn't lose its character under an evening coat.