These stud earrings with two turquoise stones pair a classic form with the stone's warm blue colour. The turquoise comes from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona, and its even, intense shade of blue without discolouration ranks among the most prized turquoise on the jewellery market. The cabochon cut shows off the stone's smooth, gently domed surface, and both turquoises were chosen so their colour matches as closely as possible. The simple stud setting doesn't distract from the colour - it's the colour that draws the eye, since these earrings sit close to the face.

Good Arizona turquoise is becoming harder to find, and silver prices are rising, which makes buying this pair today a sound price decision. The earrings are made of refined sterling silver 925 of European quality, coated with a layer of rhodium that protects the surface against tarnishing, dulling and fine scratches. This helps the silver keep its shine longer and need less everyday cleaning. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal responsible for most contact allergies, so the earrings don't cause irritation. Each piece bears a French maker's mark establishing the origin of the piece, registered with the assay office in France.

Blue turquoise works well with a spring palette. You can wear these earrings with a pastel trench coat, a silk scarf tied at the neck and a light-coloured handbag - the stone's blue freshens up a muted, beige outfit and draws the eye toward the face and hairline. They look just as good with a short haircut as with hair pulled back into a bun, whenever nothing covers the ears. The medium size makes the earrings noticeable without being excessive, and their weight of 2.8 grams means they can be worn from morning to evening without discomfort.