Honey-toned and distinctly retro, this amber pendant brings a warm, sunny colour to the neckline. The cabochon cut leaves the surface unbroken by facets, so light travels deep into the stone and draws out the resin's inner glow, darker in places, honey-bright in others. The simple silver setting gives the whole piece a retro character, reminiscent of brooches and pendants from the turn of the century.

Amber is fossilized resin, not a mineral or an ore, and it's from this raw material that we select pieces with even, clear colour, free of clouding, which matters all the more in a small pendant. Good-quality amber is becoming harder to find, and silver keeps rising in price, which is why buying this pendant now remains a sensible choice. It is set in refined European silver 925, an alloy free of nickel and other harmful additives that won't irritate the skin during extended wear. The whole piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to the silver's origin. Amber has traditionally been linked with sunny warmth and good fortune, which makes it a fitting gift idea.

In summer it looks best against a bare neckline, worn under a light linen dress in a pale, sandy shade. It also pairs well with a simply cut cotton shirt in natural, warm tones. The honey colour of the amber draws the eye against white, ecru or sand, needing no other adornment at the neck. This is a small, 1.4-gram pendant that, despite its size, makes its presence firmly known.