This moonstone pendant brings a cool, blue flicker of light into any outfit. The cabochon cut shows off the adularescence, that glow which shifts across the surface of the stone with every turn of the head. The vintage setting gives the pendant the character of a piece from the past, though it wears perfectly today, on a shorter chain, resting right at the neckline. In many cultures moonstone was linked to intuition and meditation, an association that still accompanies this stone in jewellery today.

We choose every stone for this pendant so that colour and clarity line up evenly, with no random shading. Prices for silver and good-quality moonstones keep rising, and finding a specimen of this standard is getting harder, so buying at this price today makes sense. The pendant weighs 2.4 g and is made from pure, refined European sterling silver 925, free of nickel and harmful additives, an alloy that does not irritate the skin. A rhodium layer protects the surface from tarnishing and scratches, keeping the shine bright for years to come. The silver is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to its origin.

Worn with a white shirt and plain jeans, the pendant adds a touch of delicacy, while against a leather jacket it softens a harder-edged look. It is the moonstone that draws the eye when the rest of the outfit stays understated, beige, grey or denim only set off its cool shimmer. The cut of a shirt collar or the depth of a neckline determines how high the pendant sits on the neck. This piece also pairs well with a simple sweater in a cool shade, where the stone's blue glow becomes a natural finishing touch to the look.