A cabochon amber opens up this pendant like a suspended drop of light. Amber is fossilised resin, and its interior hides fine wisps and glints that shift in hue as the pendant turns, from honey to a warmer, deeper shade of purple. The vintage-style setting does not overwhelm the stone. A simple line of silver leads the eye straight into its depths. Amber has long been linked with sunny warmth and good fortune, and today that association returns in a simple, feminine form worn at the neckline.

For this piece we chose an amber of clean, saturated colour, and that is exactly what earned it a place in this pendant. Good stones of this quality are becoming harder to find, and amber and silver are both rising in price, so buying today makes sense. Refined sterling silver 925 of European quality forms the stone's setting, and the fineness itself confirms the purity of the alloy, free of nickel and additives that could irritate the skin. A layer of rhodium protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, keeping the shine bright for years to come. The French maker's mark struck on the piece attests to the origin of the metal.

Weighing 2.0 g, the pendant sits lightly at the neckline and pairs well with a soft, chunky-knit sweater, especially in monochromatic combinations such as beige, dark grey or deep green. An open shirt collar or a turtleneck underneath only highlight the simplicity of the setting, letting the amber cabochon draw the eye. In autumn and winter, this kind of colour palette brings out the warmth of the stone even more against cool fabrics.