Sapphire stud earrings with two sapphires draw the eye with the depth of their blue, which reveals new shades with every turn of the head - from an intense navy to a cool, almost steely sapphire. The facets work with light discreetly, without ostentation: each change of angle brings out a different glint, and the minimal form of the studs keeps all attention on the stone.

Selecting these two sapphires was the result of painstaking review - a pair with such even colour and clarity is rarely found together. Sapphires are rising in price, and truly fine specimens are becoming harder to come by, so this quality at the current price represents solid value. Refined European sterling silver 925 forms their setting: rhodium - hard and scratch-resistant - maintains the shine without tarnishing. The alloy contains no nickel, so it causes no allergies or sensitivities. The silver is stamped with the French maker's mark, confirming the metal's origin.

For a city meeting, pair these earrings with an ivory or grey marl roll-neck - the sapphire blue close to the face brings life to muted, neutral tones. Against a camel-coloured trench coat they create a contrast that needs no further accent. The clean stud form suits loosely pinned-up hair just as well as an exposed neckline.