Two amber cabochons set in stud earrings of simple, minimalist form gather light in a warm, honey-cognac colour. Amber is fossilized resin, an organic material in which you can see tiny glimmers and a depth unavailable to mineral stones. In Baltic jewelry craft it has long been associated with sunny warmth and success - that's an association, not any action of the stone, but worn by the ear and along the neckline its colour really does warm the complexion and hair.

Each of the two ambers is chosen for its colour and purity of resin, free of cloudy inclusions - hence exceptional quality at a reasonable price. Silver is rising in price and good ambers are becoming rarer, so buying at this price today makes sense. The core of the studs is refined sterling silver 925 of high alloy purity - it is the fineness mark that confirms the purity of the metal, and the European quality of workmanship is visible in every detail of the setting. A layer of 18-carat gold has been applied over the silver in line with the vermeil standard, confirmed by the stamped V mark - it is the gold, not the silver, that touches the skin, giving smooth, lasting contact without irritation. The piece carries silver stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to the origin of the metal.

With a total black look - a black turtleneck or a smooth crew-neck top - these small studs stand out against the dark background like a point of warm light near the face. Hair pulled back further reveals the ear and lets the amber's colour play with every turn of the head. These are earrings for days when the outfit is meant to stay understated and the only accent on the face is the shade of amber.