Cool topaz blue opens up this vermeil pendant with a vintage silhouette, set with seven faceted stones in a single row. Each facet catches the light at a different angle, so the blue shifts in intensity with the smallest turn of the head. A set of seven stones with such an even, saturated hue is easy to overlook, yet a second piece with the same depth of colour isn't something you'll find right away. Topaz was once linked to peace of mind - here that symbolism remains a curiosity, not a promise.

Beneath the gold surface lies pure, refined sterling silver 925, free of nickel and harmful additives, so the piece causes no allergies or irritation. Still, it's 18-carat gold, applied in a thick layer in line with the vermeil standard, that touches the skin every day, and the V mark stamped on the pendant confirms this compliance. The French maker's mark on the piece attests to the origin of the silver, while the metal's European refining accounts for the purity and noble shine of the whole. Silver and quality stones rise in price year after year, and pieces with such an even blue are becoming harder to find, so today's price for this pendant remains reasonable.

It looks best with an all-black outfit: a black turtleneck or a simple top with a plain neckline gives the topaz blue a background to stand out against. With a deeper neckline, the pendant pairs with a bare, unadorned neck. The vintage silhouette also works well with a shirt collar laid over a sweater, where the stone draws the eye as the only splash of colour in the outfit. At 1.3 g, the pendant stays light and comfortable to wear all day long.