This pendant with a cabochon-cut amber draws out a warm, honey glow from the stone, revealing subtle flashes and a deeper, richer colour at its core when caught in the light. Amber is fossilised resin, so its interior can be uneven - the cabochon cut smooths the surface and keeps the focus on the colour itself, without unnecessary faceting. In old Baltic craft, amber was linked to the sun and to good fortune, but today this pendant is worn more as a treat for yourself than as a nod to old superstition.

Only a small portion of the raw material reviewed makes it into this pendant - what matters is the clarity within and the depth of colour, so the final stone is genuinely well selected, yet the price stays reasonable. Silver is rising in price and good-quality amber is becoming harder to find, so buying at this price makes sense today. The setting is refined silver of European quality, rhodium-plated on top - the rhodium layer protects the surface from tarnishing and scratches, keeping the shine bright for years. The 925 fineness confirms the purity of the alloy, and the French maker's mark on the piece attests to the silver's origin.

This pendant sits well on a shorter chain, close to the neckline, and works best against an open neckline. For a day out in the city, wear it with a cool grey turtleneck or under a sand-toned trench coat - the warm tone of the amber lifts a muted palette without needing extra ornament. With a simple sweater and classic trousers, the stone alone draws the eye, and the big size makes the effect striking even from a distance.