The amethyst cabochon in this pendant carries a deep, saturated purple that brightens into violet as the stone turns and recedes into shadow when the hand drops. The smooth, domed surface gathers light into a single point and draws the eye straight to the neckline. A modern, understated setting keeps the focus off itself - here it's the stone and its play with light that matter. The stone's big size means the pendant sits well on a higher neckline and against bare skin.

For this piece we chose an amethyst with even, deep colour and no lighter patches - a natural stone at a price that stays reasonable despite rising silver prices and the increasing scarcity of good coloured stones. It's set in refined silver of European quality, rhodium-plated with a hard metal layer that protects the surface from tarnishing and scratches - so the pendant needs cleaning less often and keeps its shine longer. The 925 fineness confirms the purity of the alloy, free of nickel and additives that could irritate the skin. The piece bears the French maker's mark, which guarantees the origin of the metal. In traditional jewellery-making amethyst was linked to calm and clarity of mind, and today it's often seen as a symbol of balance.

A pendant like this brings colour into relaxed, weekend outfits. It works well with an oversized sweater in cool grey, worn against a bare neckline under a loosely draped scarf, while the rest of the outfit stays understated. With a cream turtleneck sweater layered under a scarf, simply let the chain show so the purple of the stone catches the eye. In winter it pairs well with a wool coat in graphite grey, in summer with a linen shirt worn with the collar open.