A tiger's eye cabochon combines the silky sheen of quartz with a deep, brown-gold pattern that shifts across the stone's surface as the light moves. This chatoyancy, the cat's-eye effect, shows best when the pendant moves against the neckline - a band of light travels across the stone and the colour shimmers between honey and dark brown. The simple, modern setting doesn't distract from this effect, it highlights it. Tiger's eye has long been associated with stability and balance, though today it's valued simply for the character of its pattern.

Only part of the sorted raw material makes it into a finished piece - what matters is the density of the pattern and the clarity of the flashes, which is why the finished stone offers exceptional quality at a reasonable price. Silver and good stones are getting more expensive, and specimens like this one are becoming harder to find, so today's price makes sense. The pendant weighs 3.3 g and is made of refined European 925 silver plated with rhodium - the rhodium layer protects against tarnishing and scratches, so the silver needs cleaning less often. The alloy stays pure, free of allergenic metal additives, so it can be worn without worrying about skin irritation. The French maker's mark on the piece attests the origin of the silver.

It looks best in a total-black look - against a black turtleneck or a top with a deep neckline, the stone becomes a point of light against dark fabric. It also pairs well with autumn tones - khaki, camel, dark brown - which bring out the stone's hue. Its modern form makes the pendant work just as well with a sweater as with an evening look built around a simple dress. The tiger's eye cabochon stays the centre of attention regardless of the time of day.