Two moonstone cabochons in these earrings hold a cool, blue flash that appears and fades with every turn of the head. This is adularescence, the optical effect characteristic of this stone, seen most fully in the smooth, domed form of a cabochon. The classic silhouette of the studs keeps the stone close to the earlobe and lets it naturally frame the face without drawing attention away from the hairstyle or the line of the neck. In old traditions moonstone was linked to intuition and inner focus, which lends these earrings a subtle, personal character.

Both stones were chosen so that their colour and the intensity of their sheen match, so the eye doesn't jump between the left and right ear but reads them as one calm pair. Silver and good natural stones get more expensive year on year, so a set like this at a reasonable price is worth considering now. The setting is pure, refined sterling silver 925, coated with a layer of rhodium that protects the surface from tarnishing and keeps the shine longer. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal responsible for most allergic reactions, so the earrings can be worn without worry about skin reaction. The French maker's mark on the metal confirms its origin and rounds off the picture of solid craftsmanship.

These earrings sit well in an office look: against a smooth shirt and a classic blazer in muted grey or navy, the blue flash of the stone catches the eye without any excess. Hair swept into a bun or a sleek ponytail reveals the ear and lets you appreciate the play of light in the cabochon with every movement of the head. In the evening the same set works just as well with a simple dark dress, where the cool tone of the moonstone becomes a natural finishing touch.