A deep, navy lapis lazuli meets a simple rhodium silver setting with a modern edge in this pendant. The cabochon's smooth, domed surface gathers light into a single point, while golden flecks of pyrite break through the dark, purplish-navy depth here and there. In ancient cultures this stone was linked to idealism, intuition and harmony. That association still lingers today, though here the jewelry speaks first and foremost through color.

A piece like this, with such a pure, saturated hue and no visible discoloration, is easy to overlook, yet another one just as good is hard to find afterwards. Prices for silver and good stones are rising, so buying it now makes sense price-wise. The setting is refined silver 925 of European quality, and a rhodium layer protects it against tarnishing and dulling, keeping the shine bright for years. The alloy contains no nickel or other harmful additives, so the metal stays safe even with constant skin contact. The pendant is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to the metal's origin.

Its small size and weight of 2.0 g mean the pendant sits lightly on the neckline, without weighing it down or shifting with movement. It looks best in an all-black outfit - over a black turtleneck or a plain blouse, where the navy of the lapis lazuli draws the eye more strongly than against colorful clothing. Such styling suits a business meeting, an evening out or an ordinary day at the office. The neckline stays open, and the stone works in a calm, modern rhythm with the whole silhouette.