This peridot pendant pairs a simple, minimalist form with a colour that catches the eye without unnecessary embellishment. The faceted cut breaks light into small flashes of green glow, clearly visible with every turn of the head. The peridot here has a rich, grassy colour, free of flaws or clouding, and that clarity of the stone draws the eye immediately. A thin silver bail holds the stone lightly, without drawing attention away from its colour.

The stone for this pendant is selected so that colour and clarity remain consistent across the whole batch, so every piece looks equally good. Good peridots are becoming rarer, as nature itself limits their availability, and silver and precious metals have been rising in price for some time now. That makes buying at this price worthwhile today. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests the origin of the silver. The silver itself is refined European silver, sterling silver 925, coated with a layer of rhodium - this metal protects the surface against tarnishing and scratching, so the pendant needs cleaning less often. The alloy is pure, free of nickel and other allergenic additives, so it can be worn without worrying about skin irritation.

Such a simple form works well in office outfits: under a smooth shirt with an open collar, or with a jacket in muted grey or navy. The green flash of the peridot livens up the neckline without breaking the calm, classic look. It can be worn on its own on a short chain or layered with a second, delicate pendant - the minimalist form allows for both. At 0.8 g, it is almost unnoticeable on the skin, though the colour of the stone is visible from a distance.