Seven faceted amethysts fall into a line that gently slopes towards the neckline. Each facet catches the light at a different angle, and the violet hue shimmers from a pale glow to deep purple as the pendant moves against the skin. The vintage setting never overwhelms the stones - it's their arrangement that draws out the depth of colour and gives the whole piece a calm, understated character.

Each amethyst was examined individually before it earned its place in this composition - what mattered was clarity and depth of colour, not just the size of the stone. Silver is rising in price, and good amethysts with this depth of colour are becoming harder to find, so this purchase makes sense today. The setting is refined silver of European quality, sterling silver 925, and a rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, keeping the shine longer. A pure alloy free of nickel and other harmful additives won't irritate even sensitive skin. The pendant is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to the origin of the metal. In traditional jewellery craft, amethyst was associated with calm and clarity of mind, seen as a symbol of inner balance.

For the office, it works well under a smooth shirt buttoned at the neck or against the open collar of a blazer in a muted shade of grey or navy. The violet flash of the amethysts brings life to such a minimalist outfit without disturbing its elegance. With a simple round-neck sweater, the pendant settles naturally along the neckline, and at 1.2 grams it wears lightly all day long. This is jewellery for work, meetings and everyday, understated styling.