Opal Solitaire Necklace

Not every stone needs to sparkle.

This oval opal tone stone is faceted yet translucent, so under office lights it holds a soft pink glow and under the sun it blushes lilac. Gold claws hold it on a fine beaded chain that sits just inside an open collar, warmer than crystal and softer than bare gold. Undo one more button on a Monday and it is the first thing you see in the bathroom mirror at work.

The one piece of color you keep for yourself, even on the days you dress in black.