A round, pavé-set pendant on a fine chain is about as close as demi-fine jewellery gets to a wardrobe basic — the kind of piece you can wear with almost anything, in almost any setting, without it ever looking out of place. This one is finished using furnace vacuum gold plating, a process that uses heat and vacuum deposition to bond the gold layer more securely to the metal underneath than standard electroplating manages.

Practically, that means better adhesion and a longer-lasting shine — the plating is less likely to rub thin at points of contact, like where the pendant sits against skin or clothing, which is usually the first place a lower-quality plated piece starts to show wear.

Built on a 304/201 stainless steel base, the whole piece stays lightweight enough for genuine all-day wear, and delicate enough to layer under a scarf or collar without adding bulk. It's a strong "first demi-fine piece" recommendation if you're building out a everyday jewellery drawer and want something that won't need replacing in a few months.

• Round pavé zircon pendant
• 18K furnace vacuum gold plating — stronger adhesion, longer-lasting shine
• 304/201 stainless steel base
• Delicate, everyday wear
• Adjustable clasp

Part of MaxiBlink's demi-fine edit — gold-plated jewellery finished to sit above everyday fashion pieces, without the price tag of fine gold.