Stone charm chain

This is the kind of piece that stops you mid-conversation. A 16-inch gold filled chain strung with five semiprecious stone charms, the sort of thing you might find yourself reaching for on days when you need a little something extra.

The stones themselves - turquoise, clear quartz, or ruby, depending on which version speaks to you - catch the light in different ways, each one carrying its own particular mood. The gold filling means it's built to last, not some fragile thing that falls apart after a season. It's the sort of necklace that works whether you're getting dressed up or just trying to look like you have your life somewhat together, which, let's be honest, is most of us most of the time.