Faceted labradorite draws the eye differently from most stones - not through colour alone, but through what lies beneath the surface. The facets cut into the stone's dark interior and release the labradorescence: a blue, and in places steely, flash that shifts with every turn of the head. In these dangle and drop earrings, two labradorites are set in a simple, modern rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver setting - the form does not compete with the stone; all attention stays with that blue luminescence.

A fine labradorite with strong labradorescence is a specimen that rarely comes along twice at the same quality. The availability of valuable stones is limited by nature itself, and prices for such labradorites steadily rise. The setting is made from refined sterling silver 925 of European quality - rhodium covers the metal with a thin, hard layer that resists scratching and maintains its shine without dulling. The alloy is free from nickel and sensitising additives, so it does not irritate sensitive skin. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark - an attestation of the silver's origin.

The earrings work well with a face framed by loose hair and an open neckline. A pastel trench coat, a silk scarf tied loosely at the collar and a light leather bag create a backdrop against which the blue flash of the labradorite brings the whole spring look to life. The minimal form of the earrings also suits a simple shirt with a delicate neckline - where the stone leads the eye.