The cool blue of the aquamarine in this pendant gains depth from a faceted cut that draws out its clarity and breaks light into fine glints. The form nods to vintage, with a delicately elaborate setting and a bold, big stone as the centrepiece. Hung low, it falls freely along the neckline and naturally draws the eye to the throat.

Before the aquamarine was set, its colour and clarity were assessed, with stones showing clouding or too pale a shade rejected. Silver and good coloured stones rise in price year after year, so a piece of this quality at this price is a sensible choice today. The pendant is made of rhodium silver, refined silver 925 with a high alloy purity, free of nickel and other harmful additives, which matters for skin sensitive to metals. A layer of rhodium protects the silver from tarnishing and keeps its shine over time. The metal bears a maker's mark registered with the French assay office, which attests its origin.

This pendant works well for a meeting in the city - under a trench coat, with a cool grey turtleneck or a plain shirt in a muted shade. A neutral background lets the aquamarine draw the eye without competing with the rest of the outfit. The stone's big size and the pendant's weight of 3.1 grams give it a distinct yet light presence at the neckline.