Rose quartz earrings catch the eye with a subtle shimmer that shifts with every turn of the head. The faceted stone is far from uniform - depending on the angle of the light, the facets draw out a warm pink one moment and a cooler, almost transparent flash the next. The dangle and drop settings follow a clean, modern line, keeping all the attention on the stone. Rose quartz is associated with love and tenderness, which is exactly why it is such a popular gift choice.

The two rose quartz stones selected for these earrings are matched for consistent colour and clarity - a pair like this is hard to come by twice. Sterling silver 925 has been rising in price, so this price point for this quality of stone is genuinely pleasing. The refined sterling silver 925 is stamped with the French maker's mark, and the rhodium layer effectively protects the metal against tarnishing and dulling. The alloy contains no nickel - a metal known to cause reactions - so the earrings do not cause allergies or irritation. European quality craftsmanship is evident in the precision of the setting and the even lustre of the surface.

In the evening, these earrings work beautifully with a little black dress or a simple-cut silk blouse - the pink flash of the stone brings dark fabric to life and draws the eye towards the neckline. With hair pinned up, the facets of the quartz come into their own, catching the light with every turn of the head. A single accent like this near the face is all it takes to make the whole look feel complete.