These delicate stud earrings, set with two cabochon-cut turquoise stones, bring a calm, blue accent close to the face for everyday wear. The minimalist form keeps the focus on the stone itself - its colour leads the eye as the earrings move along the neckline and hair. Turquoise has long been associated with protection while travelling, which lends these earrings a simple, personal symbolism.

Each of the two turquoise stones was chosen individually, after examining its colour and structure - the even, saturated blue comes from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona, prized for the purity of its colour. Good stones of this quality are becoming harder to find, and silver and precious metals are rising in price, which makes buying earrings like these a sound choice today. They are set in refined 925 sterling silver of European origin, and a rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the earrings need cleaning less often. The alloy contains no nickel or other allergenic additives, so they can be worn without worry of irritation. The silver bears the French maker's mark, confirming the origin of the metal.

These earrings suit a romantic look well - with a lace blouse in powder pink, a dress with a small floral print, or hair loosely pinned up to reveal the line of the ear. Pastel surroundings bring out the cool blue of the turquoise, and the very small size means the earrings don't weigh on the ear, so they can be worn from morning to evening. At 1.1 g, they are practically imperceptible to wear.