the deep violet of the amethyst catches the eye at first glance at the neckline. the faceted stone catches light from many angles, its colour shifting from a cool plum to a warmer, purple tone near the edges. two small cubic zirconia stones set alongside add a subtle sparkle without taking the spotlight away from the amethyst. in old-world craftsmanship this stone was associated with calm and clarity of mind, treated as a symbol of inner balance.

only a small portion of the sorted raw material makes it into the pendant - what matters is clarity and depth of colour, and the rest is set aside during selection. good amethysts rise in price along with precious metals, so buying at this price makes sense today. the setting is vermeil: a core of refined European silver 925 covered with a thick layer of 18-carat gold, confirmed by the stamped vermeil mark V. it is the gold, not the silver, that touches the skin, and the alloy, free of nickel and other harmful metal additives, does not cause allergies or irritation. the French maker's mark on the piece attests the origin of the silver from which the pendant was made.

a romantic lace blouse or a dress in a pastel shade is a natural backdrop for this colour - the violet of the amethyst stands out against light fabric and draws the eye along the neckline. the pendant also pairs well with a simple sweetheart neckline, where the stone stays the centre of attention without unnecessary distractions. the modern form of the setting keeps the whole piece from looking heavy, despite the stone's bold colour. this is a piece of jewelry that can be worn from an afternoon meeting to an evening out, simply by changing the rest of the outfit.