This garnet pendant draws out the deep, dark red glow of the stone, shifting in intensity as it turns - from muted purple to an intense, almost glowing shade. The faceted cut catches light in single glints as the pendant moves at the neckline. Its modern, clean form doesn't pull attention away from the stone - the neckline remains the main stage where the whole play of colour unfolds.

The four garnets in this pendant were hand-selected for colour and clarity - a stone with such a rich, even shade is easy to overlook, and a match for it is hard to find afterwards. Prices for silver and good coloured stones keep rising steadily, so buying four garnets of this quality makes sense today. They are set in refined European silver, with the 925 fineness confirming the purity of the alloy - free of nickel and harmful additives that could irritate the skin. A rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the pendant needs cleaning less often and keeps its shine for longer. The maker's mark struck on the silver, registered with the French assay office, attests to the origin of the metal.

Garnets work well in an urban look - a white shirt with plain jeans gets a warm splash of colour, and under a leather jacket they look surprisingly modern for such a classic stone. This medium-sized pendant, weighing 1.7 g, wears lightly all day without pulling at the neckline. It works just as well with a simple round-neck jumper, where the garnet becomes the only touch of colour in the whole outfit.