Five faceted garnets fall into a pendant measuring 3.0 cm, forming a shape that likes to stay loose - this is jewelry with a distinct boho character, with a touch of vintage in the geometry of the setting. The stones show a deep, saturated purple with a ruby undertone, and the facets catch the light in small flashes with every movement. A set of five clean, well-matched garnets like this one is easy to overlook on a shelf, yet a second, identical one is hard to track down afterwards.

The price of silver and of good coloured stones keeps rising steadily, so a pendant this well made at this price is a sensible choice to make today. The craftsmanship pairs a careful selection of garnets with solid metalwork, and the price still stays accessible. The rhodium-plated silver gains a hard, resistant coating that protects it from tarnishing and losing its shine for years to come. Refined European silver, sterling silver 925 - it is this fineness that confirms the purity of the alloy, free of nickel and of additives that irritate the skin. The piece is signed with the French maker's mark establishing its origin, registered with the French assay office.

Worn at the neckline, this pendant works best against total black - a black turtleneck or a simple black blouse gives it a backdrop against which the deep garnet purple becomes a point of light. It sets the severity of a dark outfit against the warm colour of the stone, so the neck stays the centre of attention without the need for extra accessories. It also sits well against a loose graphite-toned sweater, where the boho character of the setting gets room to breathe. This is a pendant for evenings when the simplicity of an outfit is meant to make space for one striking detail at the neck.