The deep violet of the amethyst emerges from its cabochon cut with an unhurried, profound glow that shifts in tone with every turn of the head. This pendant with vintage character - very big, boldly set against the neckline - holds the stone in a rhodium silver mount, calm and free of unnecessary detail. In old-world craftsmanship, amethyst was linked to calm and clarity of mind; today that same violet simply draws the eye with its depth.

Only a small portion of the sorted raw material makes it into the finished piece - what matters is purity of colour and freedom from flaws, which is why the final stone shows such an intense, even purple. Silver and fine coloured stones get more expensive year on year, and finding an amethyst with such a saturated violet at a reasonable price is growing harder. The rhodium-plated surface stays hard and resistant to scratches, so the pendant keeps its shine for a long time and needs less cleaning. The refined European silver is 925 fineness, confirming the purity of the alloy - free of nickel and other harmful additives, so the metal will not irritate the skin. The maker's mark - a legally protected mark registered at the French assay office - confirms this metal's origin.

A pendant like this feels right in weekend layering: under the open collar of a chunky oversized sweater, over a cool grey turtleneck, or with a simple scarf loosely wrapped around the neck. Muted, understated clothing colours give the violet of the stone room to work - it is the one that draws the eye along the neckline. This form pairs well with a linen shirt in broken white or a wool coat in graphite tones as the temperature drops.