Classic stud earrings bring a warm, amber accent right by the face for everyday styling. Two cabochon-cut amber stones have a smooth, domed surface that gathers light in one spot and shows off a deep, honey colour without scattering it across facets. Inside each stone you can see faint glimmers and natural streaks, different from one piece to the next, because every amber was examined individually before being matched into this pair. In old-world craftsmanship, amber was linked with the warmth of the sun and with success, and here that symbolism comes through quietly, without unnecessary flourish.

This stone is fossilised resin, an organic material of remarkable quality for such an accessible price, and good amber is becoming harder to find today, so buying a pair like this is already a sound decision. The setting is vermeil - refined sterling silver 925 of high alloy purity coated with a thick layer of eighteen-carat gold, confirmed by the stamped V mark. It is the gold, not the silver, that touches the skin, and the nickel-free alloy causes no allergies or irritation. The French maker's mark guarantees the quality and origin of the precious metal with which the whole piece is stamped.

These earrings pair well with a pastel-toned spring coat, a silk scarf tied at the neck and a light-coloured handbag - the amber colour warms up the whole look and draws the eye right at the face. With loose hair, the stone looks best in profile, when light falls from the side and brings out its depth. At 2.6 grams, they wear lightly all day, from a morning outing to an evening get-together.