This vintage pendant with rose quartz pairs the soft, rounded form of a cabochon with a delicate silver loop. The very big stone draws the eye straight to the neckline, and when light catches it from the side, warm pink glints and a deeper glow appear within the quartz. Such colour and such clarity in a single stone are rare, which makes a second piece with a similar character hard to find afterwards. Rose quartz has long been associated with tenderness and harmonious relationships, which makes this pendant a popular gift for important occasions.

We select the stone for this pendant by hand, paying attention to the depth of colour and the clarity of its structure, so at this price you get workmanship well above the average standard. Silver and good coloured stones get more expensive from season to season, so buying a pendant like this today makes financial sense. Refined European silver of high alloy purity forms the setting here, and the 925 fineness confirms the purity of that alloy - free of nickel and other harmful additives, so the metal does not irritate the skin. A layer of rhodium protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, which means the pendant needs cleaning less often. The silver bears the French maker's mark, attesting the origin of this metal.

A pendant like this suits a simple neckline well - a linen shirt open at the collar, a cotton blouse in a natural shade, or a loose sweater with a wide neckline. In a muted, light-coloured outfit, it is the rose quartz that catches the eye and gives the whole look a feminine, slightly retro character. It works just as well for everyday wear as with a simple evening dress, where the neckline stays bare. The very big size of the stone makes the pendant noticeable from a distance.