This vermeil pendant with amber draws the eye with a warm, honey colour that shifts with every turn of the head - from pale gold to a deeper, saturated glow. The cabochon cut leaves the stone's surface unbroken, so light passes freely into it and returns as a flash that is hard to look away from. The pendant's simple, modern form leaves all the space to the amber - the stone leads the eye, while the metal simply frames it. In old tradition amber was linked with sunny warmth and good fortune, which makes it a fitting choice for a gift today.

Before it is set, every piece of amber is checked for colour and clarity - only small, clear specimens free of flaws go into this pendant, and the price still stays accessible. Silver and good stones get more expensive year after year, so buying one now makes sense price-wise. At its core is refined sterling silver 925 of high alloy purity, coated with a thick layer of 18-carat gold in line with the vermeil standard - it is the gold, not the silver, that touches the skin, confirmed by the stamped V mark. The alloy contains no nickel or other irritating additives, so the pendant can be worn without worry about skin irritation. The French maker's mark stamped on the piece attests to the metal's origin and its European quality of craftsmanship.

In summer this pendant pairs well with a linen dress in a light shade - an open neckline and a simple collar make a natural backdrop for the amber's colour. It also works well with a cotton shirt tied at the waist and wide sand-coloured trousers, where the stone's warm tone brings life to an understated outfit. At 2.5 grams, the pendant sits lightly on the skin and does not weigh you down even when worn for long stretches. This light form and natural amber fit well into a relaxed summer wardrobe.