This blue topaz pendant pairs a faceted cut with a light, modern setting that never distracts from the stone's colour. Four topazes come together in a composition of clean, cool blue - a shade that instantly brings to mind calm and clear water. Before being set, each stone was checked for colour and clarity, because only an even, saturated topaz blue gives that calm effect against the skin. The pendant's simple, understated form captures the character of modern jewellery well - no unnecessary detail, with the focus resting on the stone itself.

Here we combine high stone quality with a sensible price, which isn't a given in today's market. Silver and precious metals are rising in price, and good stones of this quality are becoming scarcer, since their availability is limited by nature itself. The pendant is made using the vermeil technique: a layer of 18-carat gold at least 5 microns thick covers refined European sterling silver 925, a pure alloy free of nickel and harmful additives. It's the gold, not the silver, that touches the skin, which makes it comfortable even with frequent wear. Compliance with the vermeil standard is confirmed by the stamped V mark, while the silver itself is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to the metal's origin.

The cool blue of the topazes looks best against white and light greys - a classic shirt or a summer dress with an open neckline gives the stones a calm backdrop. This pendant moves easily from the office to an evening out, and its modern setting keeps it as the main accent of any look.