The turquoise cabochon in this pendant has an intense, cool blue colour with no streaks or discolouration - even, saturated, without a single grey fleck. That uniformity is what decided the choice of this particular stone, sourced from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona, where some of the purest turquoise on the market is mined. The vintage-style setting frames the stone with a narrow line of silver, leaving the whole surface of the turquoise exposed to the light.

The rhodium-plated 925 silver used for this pendant gains a hard, bright coating resistant to scratches - thanks to it, the metal's shine does not dull over time and stays clear for years. This refined, pure sterling silver 925 contains no nickel or other sensitising additives, so even sensitive skin can wear it without irritation. The silver is stamped with the French maker's mark, confirming the origin of the metal and the craftsmanship behind it. Prices of silver and good-quality stones have risen in recent years, and turquoise of such even colour is becoming harder to find - this is a good moment for such a purchase.

Worn on a shorter chain, the pendant brings colour nicely to the neckline area and works best close to the neck, where the turquoise has the most room to show. For everyday wear it pairs well with a linen shirt in a natural ecru shade or a loose-fitting cotton blouse - the blue of the stone stands out against the raw fabric and draws the eye. The vintage form of the setting also works well with a simple sweater or a shirt with rolled-up sleeves, where simplicity of cut and natural materials are what matter most.