This navy lapis lazuli pendant, cut as a cabochon, draws the eye with the depth of its colour - a rich, dark blue with fine flecks that, in certain light, look like scattered sparks. Around the stone sits a ring of twenty-four cubic zirconias, playing with a cool sparkle that lends the whole piece a sense of lightness. The rhodium silver setting has a modern, clean line - the pendant sits well at the neckline, never weighing the neck down, since it weighs just 2.0 g.

Only a small share of the raw material examined makes it into this piece - what matters is the intensity of colour and the clarity of the cabochon's surface, so the selection process is strict. Good stones of this kind are harder to come by these days, and the prices of silver and precious metals keep rising, which makes buying at this price look like a sound choice. The rhodium coating on the silver protects it against tarnishing and scratches, so the pendant doesn't need frequent polishing. The metal is sterling silver 925, refined in Europe, and the alloy, free of harmful additives, is gentle on the skin. The French maker's mark struck on the piece attests to the metal's origin. Lapis lazuli has long been associated with idealism, intuition and inner harmony - a connection that makes it a fitting choice for a gift with personal meaning.

This pendant fits well into relaxed weekend outfits - an oversized sweater in cool grey, a loosely draped scarf and simple accessories are enough to let the navy stone naturally draw the eye to the neckline. It also works well under a coat worn with an open collar, when cool tones set off the intense blue. The clean design and rhodium-plated silver make this a pendant that's easy to wear every day.