This pendant pairs two cabochon-cut ambers in a form so simple that all the attention stays on the stone. Amber is fossilized resin with a warm, honey colour - held to the light, it reveals tiny flashes and a depth no transparent stone can match. It has long been linked to sunny warmth and success, though here that association stays more a quiet backdrop than the main point. Its small size lets the pendant sit close to the neck without weighing down the neckline.

Each amber is examined individually and chosen for having the purest hue and pairing best with its match. Good stones of this kind are becoming harder to find, since nature itself limits the supply of fine specimens, and silver prices are rising too. The pendant is set in rhodium-plated 925 silver - the rhodium layer protects the surface from tarnishing, so the shine lasts far longer than in silver without this protection. The metal comes from European refining and has a fineness of 925, and the alloy contains no nickel, the element most often responsible for irritation, so the piece does not cause allergic reactions. The French maker's mark on the piece attests to the origin of the silver.

This form works well in the evening, when the outfit is meant to stay simple and the jewellery is left to carry the whole look. A little black dress or a silk blouse is a natural backdrop for amber's warm colour - the stone draws the eye while the rest of the outfit stays understated. It also suits a plain turtleneck or an open-neckline top, where a clean line at the throat matters. The minimalist form and light weight of 1.1 g mean the pendant can be worn comfortably all evening long.