Africa Map Pendant Necklace, Moissanite in 925 Silver

A pendant this small is meant to be worn every day and noticed up close. The pendant is the outline of the African continent, kept dainty so it sits near the collarbone instead of hanging low on the chest, and set with moissanite so it catches light when the neck moves. It is made in 925 sterling silver. A map pendant is personal jewellery, a way of carrying home, heritage or a place that matters, and the small scale suits a short chain.

The stone is moissanite, a hard, bright gem that rates 9.25 on the Mohs scale and has a refractive index of about 2.65, higher than diamond. On a small pendant that matters in a practical way. Small stones are the ones that cloud first, because they rub against skin, clothing and the chain itself, and moissanite stays clear. The pendant is solid sterling silver, not plated base metal, so it does not flake. Silver darkens slowly with time, and a soft cloth restores it.

There are two choices to make. The first is the colour of the metal, which is silver or gold colour. The second is whether you want it with a chain or as a pendant only. Choose the pendant only version if you already own a chain you like or want to thread it onto something heavier. The listing also offers light box versions of each, which are presentation packaging, and the useful choice if the necklace is going to someone as a gift.

• Stone: moissanite accent
• Metal: solid 925 sterling silver
• Finish: silver or gold colour
• Options: with chain or pendant only
• Packaging: standard or light box