The silky sheen of tiger's eye draws warm bands of brown and gold from the stone, which shift like a narrow streak of light with the smallest turn of the head. This cat's eye effect shows best in a cabochon cut, where the surface of the stone stays smooth and unbroken. Two tiger's eye stones are set in small studs of clean, geometric form - free of embellishment that would draw attention away from the stone itself. This minimalism means the earrings pair well with different hairstyles, from hair pulled back smoothly to hair falling loosely over the shoulders.

Each stone for this model was chosen individually, for the density of its bands and the depth of its shine, so the quality of the tiger's eye stays high while the price stays reasonable. Silver and good natural stones are rising in price, so buying earrings like these today makes sense from a value standpoint. The setting is made of refined sterling silver 925 with a high alloy purity, as the fineness mark directly confirms. A layer of rhodium protects the surface from tarnishing and scratches, keeping the metal's shine bright for years to come. Silver stamped with the French maker's mark also carries confirmation of the metal's origin. In old craft tradition, tiger's eye was linked to symbolism of stability and inner balance, which also makes it an interesting gift idea.

For an evening out, these studs pair well with a little black dress and a silk wrap - in such an understated look, it's the warm colour of the stone that draws the eye. Hair gathered into a bun or a sleek ponytail reveals the ears and the whole line of the neck, so the tiger's eye cabochons stay well in view. At 1.8 g, the earrings wear lightly all evening long.