These moonstone dangle earrings pair a retro silhouette straight out of an old jewelry box with a lightness today's ears will appreciate. Two cabochon-cut moonstones sway with every turn of the head, catching a cool, blue flash across their surface. This effect was once linked to intuition and inner focus; today it simply draws the eye. Slender, delicate posts keep the stones close to the earlobe, so the whole piece stays light and never pulls.

Only a small share of the sorted raw material makes it into a pair - what matters is the stone's clarity and the depth of its flash, not sheer size. Good-quality moonstones are harder to come by these days, as nature itself limits the supply, yet these earrings remain reasonably priced. They're set in refined sterling silver 925, a pure alloy free of nickel and harmful additives, safe to wear without worrying about skin irritation. The French maker's mark on the metal guarantees the quality and origin of the fine silver used to make them.

Day to day, they look good with a soft, chunky-knit sweater, especially in monochrome pairings - grey, ecru, deep graphite black. Hair swept into a bun or a high ponytail reveals the neckline and lets the stones move freely. In the evening, they work well with a sleek, simple hairstyle and understated styling, letting the moonstone's blue flash take centre stage. At 3.9 g, they're light enough to wear comfortably all day.