The jade cabochon in this pendant has a deep, saturated green that reveals subtle flashes of light reaching into the stone as it moves. The smooth, domed surface of the cut concentrates the shine in a single point, while the shadow along the edges adds depth. The modern, understated setting doesn't draw attention away from the colour - the pendant sits beautifully on the décolletage, just below the neckline, right where the green glow shows to best effect.

We select every jade for this pendant so that the stone's colour and clarity stay even across the whole surface, which is far from a given with a natural material. Nature itself limits the availability of fine stones, and with silver and precious metals rising in price, buying a pendant like this now makes sense. The setting is made of rhodium-plated silver - the rhodium layer protects the surface from tarnishing and keeps its shine for years to come. The base is refined European silver 925, a nickel-free alloy, since nickel is the metal most likely to cause irritation, so the pendant won't cause any skin reactions. The French maker's mark on the piece guarantees the quality and origin of the precious metal.

In the city it looks great with a white shirt buttoned to the neck and simple jeans, where the green cabochon becomes the only splash of colour in the outfit. A leather jacket and a dark sweater give it a cool, muted backdrop against which the jade stands out even more. The pendant weighs 2.3 g, so it wears light and is barely noticeable on the skin. It's an everyday piece of jewellery that, in every styling, pairs the green of the stone with the simplicity of the metal.