This lapis lazuli pendant plays with a deep navy hue shot through with golden flecks of pyrite that catch the light with every movement. The cabochon cut leaves the stone's surface unbroken by facets, so light spreads evenly across it, and the cool, dark purple-blue of the stone gives way to a warmer glow wherever the rays fall at an angle. The very big form, set in enameled silver, sits beautifully in a neckline, where the stone has room to draw the eye. In Middle Eastern jewelry tradition, lapis lazuli was linked to intuition and inner harmony, and its deep tone was associated with ideals worth returning to.

Before any stone is set, each one is assessed for the intensity of its colour and the even distribution of its golden flecks, since these determine the character of the whole piece. Thanks to this, despite the exceptional quality of the stone, the pendant's price stays reasonable, and the craftsmanship matches what you'd otherwise expect to pay considerably more for. Silver is rising in price, and good specimens of lapis lazuli are becoming harder to find, so buying at this price makes sense today. The piece is built from refined silver 925 of European quality, finished with hand-applied enamel, and the whole is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to the origin of the metal. A pure alloy free of nickel and other sensitising additives means even sensitive skin can wear it without irritation.

For a city outing, wear it over a thin cool-grey turtleneck or under an open sand-toned trench coat - the navy of the stone immediately takes the leading role in the outfit. A neutral, muted backdrop lets it shine without competing with other accessories. The pendant's boho character also pairs well with a loose linen shirt and simple earrings, when the whole look is meant to stay light and relaxed. Its large size means the pendant also looks striking against a high collar, rising above it as a bold focal point of the composition.