The deep purple of two cabochon-cut amethysts meets a light, dangling line of silver with a modern outline in these earrings. As light falls on the stone's domed surface, the colour brightens at the centre and deepens towards the edges, creating a rich, vivid hue. The earrings measure 3.0 cm in length, so they move gently with every turn of the head, grazing the neckline and hair. Purple has long been associated with calm and clarity of mind, and in traditional jewellery craft this stone was seen as a symbol of inner balance.

Amethysts of this quality, with a pure, saturated colour and no visible flaws, are hard to come by - easy to overlook among average stones, and difficult to match once found. Silver and fine coloured stones are steadily rising in price, so buying at today's price makes sense. The setting is made of refined European silver 925, coated with a layer of rhodium that protects the surface from tarnishing and dulling, keeping the metal's shine lasting long. It is a pure alloy free of nickel and other harmful additives, so the earrings do not cause allergies or skin irritation. Each piece bears the French maker's mark, which guarantees the origin of the metal.

In city styling these earrings pair well with simplicity - a white shirt, fitted jeans and a leather jacket draped over the shoulders. Hair tied back or tucked behind the ears reveals the line of the face and lets the purple of the stone draw the eye. The modern, dangling form doesn't overwhelm the features, yet it clearly asserts its presence with every movement of the head. They weigh 4.6 g, so despite their striking character they remain light to wear all day long.