The deep, dark glow of two labradorites brings a hint of mystery to these earrings. The cabochon cut reveals a distinctive blue, at times steely flash that appears and disappears with every turn of the head, while the rest of the stone's surface stays in a calm, dark tone. The dangle, slender form measuring 3 cm has a clearly vintage character - the kind associated with jewelry from decades past - while still keeping the face's lines unencumbered. Some people connect labradorite with peace of mind and self-belief, an association that suits the character of this stone well.

Only a small portion of the sorted raw material makes it into these earrings - what matters is depth of colour and clarity of surface, free of cracks and cloudiness. The prices of silver and good stones keep rising steadily, and clean labradorites are getting harder to find, so a pair this refined at this price is a sound choice today. They are set in rhodium silver - the rhodium coating is hard and scratch-resistant, so the shine lasts long and the metal doesn't tarnish over time. The base is refined silver of European quality, sterling silver 925, free of nickel and other harmful additives, so it doesn't irritate the skin even with prolonged wear. Here the silver is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to its origin.

These earrings work well for a family celebration - paired with an elegant dress in a muted shade and hair worn up to reveal the line of the neck and ears. In warm evening light, the blue flash of the labradorite stands out clearly, and a classic bracelet or a delicate chain will complement the look nicely without drawing attention away from the stone. At 5.7 g, the earrings sit lightly and don't weigh down the earlobe even after several hours of wear.