A turquoise cabochon with a uniform, deep blue colour catches the eye at first glance. The stone's smooth, polished surface catches the light with every turn of the head, and as the pendant swings on its chain, subtle glints play across its surface. The very big size of the stone and the loose, irregular way it is set in silver give the whole piece a distinctly boho character, with a touch of vintage in the simplicity of the setting.

This turquoise comes from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona, known for stones with an exceptionally even, saturated colour free of discoloration. It is precisely this uniformity that makes the stone look so striking in a large format. Silver and precious metals are rising in price, and good turquoise is becoming harder to find, so buying a pendant like this today makes sense from a price standpoint. The setting is made of refined European 925 silver, coated with a layer of rhodium that protects the surface from tarnishing and keeps its shine for a long time. The alloy is pure, free of nickel and other harmful additives, so it does not cause allergies or skin irritation. The piece bears the French maker's mark, which guarantees the origin of the metal.

Weighing 5.6 g, the pendant sits well on the neckline and against a shirt collar, adding a bold blue accent. For weekend outfits, it works well with an oversized sweater in natural, earthy tones or a linen scarf draped over the shoulders. In winter it looks great with a cool grey turtleneck, in summer with a simple cotton dress. Turquoise is shown off best against calm, matte colours that don't draw attention away from it.