A lapis lazuli pendant brings a deep, saturated navy into your look, sitting at the neckline like a calm patch of colour. The cabochon cut doesn't scatter the colour into facets, but merges it into one smooth, even surface, where golden threads of pyrite form small, scattered glimmers. These are what catch the eye as the pendant moves, while the stone itself stays matte and understated. The simple, minimalist setting doesn't compete with that colour - it gives it all the space it needs.

A piece of lapis lazuli like this, with such an even, deep purplish-navy depth and a distinct yet unobtrusive pyrite pattern, is easy to miss among ordinary stones, and hard to match for quality. Silver and good coloured gemstones keep rising in price, so buying now makes sense financially. It's set in refined European 925 silver, rhodium-plated for a harder, more resistant surface - so the metal tarnishes and blackens more slowly, and you'll reach for the polishing cloth less often. The alloy is pure, free of nickel, which is usually behind skin irritation, so the pendant won't cause any. The French maker's mark on the silver confirms the metal's origin.

The big, striking cabochon works well in office wear - paired with a crisp white shirt and a fitted blazer in cool grey, the stone's navy becomes a natural complement to the muted palette. It also suits a plain, minimalist sweater, where the neckline lets the pendant stand out without any extra ornamentation. Lapis lazuli has long been associated with intuition, harmony and idealism, making it a fitting choice for a gift with personal meaning.