The deep blue of two turquoise stones brings a calm, cool accent to this pendant, free of greenish undertones or flashes of any other colour. The cabochon cut rounds off the surface of the stone and leaves it smooth and matte, without sharp light reflections. The simple, modern setting doesn't draw attention away from the colour - it's the colour that leads the eye when the pendant sits against the neckline.

Each turquoise is examined individually, before it is even set in silver, and we select the stones with the most uniform, deep colour - similar shades are associated with stones from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona. The prices of silver and good colour stones have risen in recent years, and such uniform turquoise stones are becoming harder to find, so this purchase makes price sense today. The pendant is made of refined European silver, sterling silver 925, free of nickel and harmful metal additives - it is the fineness mark that confirms the purity of this alloy. A rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the silver needs cleaning less often and keeps its shine for longer. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark establishing the metal's origin, registered at the assay office in France.

The small, lightweight pendant (1.5 g) pairs well with a simple shirt collar and a pastel trench coat in a spring outfit. A silk scarf in a similar shade of blue further ties the colours of the outfit together, while a light-coloured handbag keeps the overall look airy. The two turquoise stones, set close to the neckline, then become the natural focal point of the outfit.