This modern moonstone pendant catches the eye with a delicate blue shimmer that appears and fades with every turn of the hand or tilt of the head. The faceted cut divides the stone's surface into small planes, so light breaks differently across each side. A single cubic zirconia set beside the stone adds a sharper, cooler sparkle that contrasts with the moonstone's soft glow. In old beliefs this stone was linked to intuition and inner awareness, and today it is also associated with quiet meditation.

We examine each piece individually and select the one with the clearest shimmer, so at a sensible price you get a natural stone of exceptional quality. Silver and good stones keep rising in price, and stones with such a pure shimmer are becoming harder to find on the market, so this purchase makes sense from a price standpoint today. The pendant is set in refined European sterling silver 925 coated with a layer of rhodium, a hard metal that protects the surface against tarnishing, dulling and scratches - so the shine lasts longer and you reach for the polishing cloth less often. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal responsible for allergic reactions, so the piece does not irritate the skin. On the back you'll find the French maker's mark struck on the piece, registered with the assay office, which attests the origin of the metal.

The pendant weighs 2.8 grams, so it sits lightly at the neck and doesn't feel heavy even worn from morning to evening. It looks good with a loose linen shirt open at the neck or a cotton blouse with a simple neckline - natural fabrics don't draw attention away from the stone's cool sparkle. A shorter chain will highlight the line of the neck, while a longer one will fall casually over the neckline with a loose sweater. This is everyday jewelry that doesn't need an evening look to stand out.