These stud earrings set with two garnets bring an intense, deep purple close to the face. The faceted cut does not smooth that colour - it breaks it into tiny facets that catch the light with every movement of the head and return it as flashes of deep red. The form is compact and restrained: a small stud, with nothing drawing attention away from the stone.

Only a portion of carefully reviewed raw material makes it into the finished piece - garnets with an even, saturated colour and no discolouration. Sterling silver 925 has risen in price, and pure garnets of such depth are becoming increasingly rare, so this price is genuinely reasonable today. The metal is refined European sterling silver 925, an alloy free from harmful metal additives that does not cause allergic reactions. Rhodium deposited on the surface protects the silver from tarnishing and maintains a bright shine. The piece is signed with the legally protected French maker's mark registered at the French assay office.

These earrings look best against an all-black outfit: a dark top or a fitted roll-neck creates a uniform background, and the garnets at the ears draw the eye like two points of deep red. With short hair or an updo the stones are fully visible and work well as the only jewellery. With long hair it is worth keeping them exposed - the dark purple of the garnets contrasts with fair skin and brings life to any understated look.