This modern, minimalist pendant draws the eye with the silky shimmer of two tiger's eye stones. It's a variety of quartz where bands of gold and brown drift across the surface like a narrow streak of light - jewellers call this the cat's eye effect. The cabochon cut brings this out fully, and the simple, geometric setting keeps the focus on the stone itself. The big pendant and its slightly raw, contemporary shape sit well on the neckline, without overwhelming the line of the neck.

Stones of tiger's eye with such a vivid, warm colour pattern are easy to overlook, and finding a second one with a similar band arrangement later on is difficult. Silver and good natural stones are getting more expensive, so buying now makes sense price-wise. Rhodium protects the silver from tarnishing and scratches, keeping the shine clear for a long time. The refined European silver, sterling silver 925, contains no nickel or other irritating additives, so the pendant can be worn without worrying about skin reactions. The metal is stamped with a maker's mark registered at the French assay office, which attests to its origin. In old-world craft, tiger's eye was associated with stability and inner balance.

In summer, this pendant looks good against a flowing linen dress in a light ecru or sand shade - the stone's warm colour pairs well with natural fabrics. It also works well with a simple sweetheart neckline, where the chain falls loosely against the skin. At 5.0 grams, the pendant has a noticeable but modest weight, and its big size keeps the stone as the main focal point of the whole look.