A faceted peridot opens this pendant with a lush green colour that catches new glints of light as it turns in your hand. The simple, geometric setting, minimalist and classic, keeps the focus on the stone, while the slender chain draws the eye toward the neckline and the line of the neck. This is jewelry meant to be seen up close, free of unnecessary ornament and without excess in its form.

Only a small share of the sorted rough makes it into the pendant, since what matters is a pure, saturated green free of flaws. That kind of selection matters as good stones grow scarcer and silver has risen in price in recent years. The rhodium-plated silver setting pairs a hard, resistant metal with the stone - the rhodium layer protects the surface from tarnishing and keeps the shine lasting longer. Beneath it lies refined European 925 silver of high alloy purity, free of nickel, which can irritate the skin, so the pendant can be worn without worrying about a skin reaction. The French maker's mark on the piece attests to the origin of the silver.

The pendant looks good with a pastel trench coat and a silk scarf tied loosely at the neck - the green peridot brings out bright, spring colours. Paired with a light-coloured bag and a simple dress in a cool shade, it adds a colourful counterpoint without overdoing it. At 2.2 grams, the chain sits on the neckline almost unnoticeably. This is jewelry meant to be worn often, not just on special occasions - its simple form works just as naturally with an evening look as with an everyday shirt.