This amber pendant pairs the stone's warm, honeyed colour with a simple, slightly retro silhouette of the setting. The cabochon cut brings out the depth of the amber - held to the light, it reveals faint glimmers and a rich glow that shifts from gold to deep purple. Baltic merchants of old linked this stone to the sun and to success in business, and the pendant's vintage-inspired form echoes that simpler aesthetic, free of unnecessary flourishes.

Only a small share of the raw material examined makes it into the setting - clarity and depth of colour are what matter, so the final selection is narrow. Amber is fossilized resin, an organic material with a one-of-a-kind pattern, and fine specimens of this quality are becoming harder to find, much like today's rising silver prices. It is set in refined silver of European quality, sterling silver 925, an alloy free of nickel and other metals that can irritate the skin, so the pendant can be worn without worry even by sensitive skin. The piece is signed with the French maker's mark, which attests to the origin of the metal. The pendant weighs 2.7 g, a lightness you can feel at the neckline.

For an evening out, it pairs well with the little black dress and a silk blouse - the amber livens up the muted black and draws the eye to the neckline. It also works with a simple neckline left bare of other necklaces, where the stone alone leads the whole look. For autumn styling, combine it with a cream sweater and a coat in a cognac shade, where the amber's warm colour comes through most fully.