This labradorite pendant pairs a modern, understated setting with a stone of restless, shifting colour. Against the dark, almost graphite background of the labradorite, flashes of intense blue and steel appear - barely visible when still, then suddenly surfacing as the pendant turns. The big cabochon sits well on the décolletage, and the line of the neck becomes a natural backdrop for this play of light. Craftsmen of old associated this stone with calm of mind, inspiration and self-belief - today it serves above all as a bold, dark accent at the neckline.

Every labradorite for this pendant was inspected individually before being set - what mattered was the depth of the background and the vividness of the blue flash. Silver and good stones have been steadily rising in price for some time, so buying a pendant like this now makes sense price-wise. The stone is set in refined silver 925 of high alloy purity - free of nickel and other additives that can irritate the skin, so everyday wear does not cause irritation. The rhodium layer protects the silver against tarnishing and scratches, so the shine lasts longer and the pendant needs cleaning less often. The silver here is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to the origin of the metal.

In the city it looks good with a plain white shirt open at the neck or a fitted turtleneck - the collar reveals the pendant and lets the stone play with every turn of the head. A leather jacket and dark jeans give a cool, muted backdrop against which the labradorite gains in intensity. This is jewellery for everyday, urban outfits, but also for evening - just swap the shirt for a simple dress in cool grey or deep purple.