The deep violet of the amethyst opens up this pendant like a bright point along the neckline. The faceted cut catches light in tiny glints, and the stone's colour shifts from pale lavender to saturated purple depending on the angle. The minimalist, clean form doesn't draw attention away from the stone - it's the stone that leads the eye as it hangs freely at the neck. In many jewellery traditions amethyst has been linked with clarity of mind and inner balance, which suits the calm character of this design well.

The stone in this pendant is chosen so that the amethyst's colour and clarity stay even across the whole surface of the facets, which is why the piece offers high quality at a reasonable price. Precious metals are rising in price, and good-quality amethysts are becoming harder to find, since nature can't be rushed - which makes buying now a sound price decision. The surface that touches the skin is 18-carat gold applied over refined sterling silver 925 of European quality, and compliance with the vermeil standard is confirmed by the stamped V mark. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal responsible for allergic reactions, so the pendant does not cause allergies. The piece bears the French maker's mark, which guarantees the origin of the metal.

This pendant brings violet nicely into everyday, natural fabrics - a sand-coloured linen shirt or a loose-cut cotton blouse give the stone a clean, quiet background. Against an open neckline, the amethyst immediately draws the eye, with no need for extra ornaments around the neck. At 1.8 g, the pendant is worn practically without feeling it on the skin all day long. The medium size of the stone means it pairs just as well with a turtleneck as with an open shirt collar.