The lapis lazuli cabochon in these earrings has a deep navy hue shot through with fine golden flecks of pyrite. As the head turns, these sparks appear and disappear, as if someone had scattered a touch of gold dust over the stone. The simple setting and slender 4-centimetre posts bring a modern, minimalist line that doesn't draw attention away from the colour of the stone. In ancient cultures lapis lazuli was linked to intuition, idealism and inner harmony - an association still attributed to it in jewellery today.

A stone like this, with an even, saturated colour and no visible blemishes, is easy to overlook among stones of a more common shade, yet a second one just as pure is hard to find afterwards. Prices for silver and quality stones keep rising steadily, so buying two such cabochons at this price already makes sense today. They are set in refined sterling silver 925 of European quality, coated with a layer of rhodium - this metal protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the shine lasts for years. The alloy contains no nickel, so the earrings do not cause allergies or skin irritation. The silver is stamped with the French maker's mark registered at the assay office, which attests to its origin.

These earrings work well in an office look - with a smooth shirt and a fitted blazer in a muted shade of navy, grey or beige. Hair pulled back into a bun or ponytail reveals the ear and lets the navy of the stone play against the line of the neck. In the evening, the same cabochon pairs well with a simple, dark dress, with no extra jewellery around the neckline. The earrings weigh 3.5 grams, so wearing them all day stays light and comfortable.