Four blue topazes, faceted, catch the light in tiny flickers on every facet. The colour has a cool, saturated tone, closer to a deep sky blue than a pale water shade, giving the pendant a classic, understated character. Before being set, the stones pass through the jeweller's hands, who assesses their clarity and depth of colour under light. The simple, classic form of the pendant does not distract from this colour, while the gold layer adds warmth to it.

The pendant is made in vermeil: a core of sterling silver 925 is covered with a layer of 18-carat gold at least 5 microns thick, and compliance with this standard is confirmed by the stamped vermeil mark V. It is the gold, not the silver, that touches the skin, so the feel against it stays warm and refined. Underneath lies refined silver of European quality, and the alloy, free of nickel and other harmful additives, does not cause allergies or irritation. Precious metals are rising in price, and good stones in this shade are becoming harder to find, so choosing this pendant today makes sense price-wise. Four carefully selected topazes at a reasonable price are a rarity hard to overstate. The maker's mark struck on the silver, registered with the French assay office, attests to the origin of the metal.

The pendant sits right at the neckline, exactly where the eye lingers longest. In spring it pairs well with a pastel trench coat and a silk scarf tied loosely at the neck, the blue of the topaz echoing the cool tones of the outfit. A light-coloured handbag and a delicate jumper in a similar palette can be added to keep the whole look calm and classic. An open shirt collar or a simple blouse neckline is enough to let the pendant make its presence known without adding further jewellery.