These dangle earrings bring a blue flicker near the face that appears and disappears with every turn of the head. Two labradorites in a cabochon cut shimmer with a cool, steel-blue glow against the stone's dark background - a play of light that only reveals itself in motion, when light catches it from a different angle. The simple, modern form doesn't distract from this play of light, and the slender line of the earrings pairs well with a bare neck and hair pinned up high. In old jewelry craft this stone was linked to peace of mind, inspiration and self-confidence - an association that still accompanies this jewelry today.

Only a small percentage of the sorted raw material makes it into a matched pair - what matters is depth of colour and clarity of structure, so both labradorites are matched for the same intensity of reflection. Good stones of this quality get more expensive along with silver, so buying at today's price makes sense now. The setting is refined European sterling silver 925, rhodium-plated with a layer of hard, scratch-resistant metal - this keeps the shine lasting long and means the earrings don't need frequent cleaning. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal most often responsible for skin irritation, so wearing them won't irritate the skin. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which guarantees the metal's origin.

In summer these earrings work well with a flowing linen dress in light beige or ecru, where the blue reflection becomes the strongest point of the whole outfit. They also suit a loose cotton shirt and hair gathered in a loose bun that reveals the line of the neck. For an evening out they work well with a light silk blouse - the stone draws the eye without needing any extra jewelry. The medium size of the earrings makes them wear lightly despite the stone's striking character.