Two lapis lazuli cabochons open this stud earring model with a purely minimalist form. The stone has a deep, dark navy hue broken up by fine flecks of pyrite, and the smooth surface of the cabochon gathers this glow without splitting it into facets. Close to the earlobe, a cabochon like this works as a small, quiet patch of colour along the line of the neck and hair - with no extra details to draw attention away from the stone itself.

Only a narrow selection of raw material goes into production - stones with the purest, most saturated shade of navy are set aside, the rest are passed over. Silver and good stones get more expensive year on year, so lapis lazuli at this quality and price is worth buying now. The setting is made of refined sterling silver 925, a pure alloy free of nickel and harmful additives - these earrings can be worn without worrying about irritation. A layer of rhodium adds hardness to the metal and protects it against scratches, so the shine lasts a long time, even with everyday taking on and off. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which guarantees the origin of the metal. In ancient cultures, lapis lazuli was linked to idealism, intuition and inner harmony - an association that suits a gift with a personal touch well.

This navy shade brings a sense of calm to weekend outfits: under an oversized sweater in cool grey, with a linen scarf tied around the neck, with hair pulled back to reveal the ear. The deep purple of a sweater or the natural beige of a coat pair well against this shade of blue. At 1.5 g, the earrings are practically weightless - easy to forget you're wearing them all day, from morning coffee to an evening out.