Intensely green, faceted emerald stud earrings catch the eye with the purity of their colour before you even look at the setting. Two emeralds in a deep, saturated green - associated with nature in its fullest form - are set in silver so that every facet draws out the stone's brilliance in full light. The minimal form of the studs does not compete with the stone; all attention stays with the green.

Each emerald is assessed for colour and clarity before it goes into the setting - it is precisely this selection that determines the quality of the finished earring. The availability of quality emeralds is limited by nature itself, and with precious metal prices rising, this price remains genuinely reasonable. Refined sterling silver 925 of European quality is covered with a layer of rhodium that maintains a bright shine for years and protects the metal against tarnishing. The alloy contains no sensitising additives and does not irritate sensitive skin. The piece is signed with silver bearing the French maker's mark.

A summer outfit is the natural setting for these earrings. With a floaty linen dress in off-white or light beige, the green emeralds bring the whole look to life around the face. They work equally well with a simple shirt in cool blue - the contrast of colours then sharpens the green of the stone. The lightweight stud form suits loosely pinned-up hair, when the earrings are visible and can draw the eye along the line of the neck.