The moonstone cabochon draws out a blue flash that shifts across the surface of the stone with every turn of the hand or tilt of the head. This phenomenon, known as adularescence, happens as light refracts deep within the stone and returns as a cool, silvery glow. In old jewellery tradition moonstone was linked with intuition, inner awareness and moments of meditation. A very big, clearly defined cabochon set in a loose, slightly raw-edged mounting brings together a vintage mood with boho styling - this pendant has a character that is impossible to overlook.

Only a small portion of the sorted raw material makes it into the finished piece - what matters is the clarity of the stone's structure and the strength of the blue flash, and the rest is set aside during selection. Prices for silver and fine stones keep rising steadily, and stones with such pronounced adularescence are becoming harder to find, so buying at this price makes sense today. Refined European silver of high alloy purity holds the stone in a simple, modern setting, while a layer of rhodium protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, meaning less cleaning and longer-lasting shine. The pendant is stamped with a French maker's mark registered at the assay office, which attests the origin of the metal. The 925 fineness attests the purity of the alloy, free of nickel and harmful additives, so the metal stays gentle against the skin.

A pendant like this works well for a family occasion, worn with an elegant dress that leaves the neckline bare, in the warm light of candles or a chandelier, where the blue flash of the moonstone comes through most strongly. Classic accessories, delicate earrings or a slim bracelet, leave room for this one striking stone at the throat. Its very big size means the pendant looks well against a high collar or a simple boat neckline, where the line of the neck stays exposed.