Deep, dark labradorite set in a silver pendant plays across the neckline with a blue, sometimes steely glow. The cabochon cut shows off the labradorescence - with every turn of the stone, the glow shifts across the dark surface and catches light in a different spot. The pendant's silhouette and its simple, openwork bail nod to a vintage form, with no unnecessary embellishment around the stone. Old-time craftsmen linked labradorite with calm thinking and self-belief, treating it as a stone of inspiration.

For this piece we chose a stone with an especially rich, clear glow - that's what decided the selection, not the size alone. Silver and good labradorites get more expensive year after year, so buying this pendant now remains a sound choice price-wise. The metal is refined European silver, sterling silver 925, free of nickel and other irritating additives, so the pendant does not irritate even sensitive skin. The pendant is stamped with the French maker's mark, which confirms the metal's origin and the quality of European craftsmanship.

Against a total-black outfit - a black turtleneck or a plain black top - this pendant becomes the point where light lingers longest. Cool grey and deep purple in an outfit pair well with the stone's blue flash. The big size and weight of 5.9 g give the pendant a clear presence without weighing on the neck. This is a piece of jewelry that works equally well with a simple sweater or with evening black.