These tiger's eye earrings bring together the cool gleam of silver and the warm, golden-brown depth of the stone. Two tiger's eye stones in a faceted cut reveal a silky cat's eye effect with every movement - bands of light and dark shift across the surface, rearranging themselves as the angle changes. The dangle and drop form sits close to the ear without overwhelming the face, and the clean, minimal silhouette reflects what French style prizes most: simplicity that needs no embellishment.

Each stone is assessed before setting for colour saturation and the clarity of the effect - tiger's eye with a weak band is rejected. Sterling silver 925 has risen noticeably in price in recent years, so this price point for this quality of stone is genuinely fair today. Refined sterling silver 925 contains no nickel or harmful impurities, so it will not irritate even sensitive skin. The rhodium layer maintains a bright, hard shine and protects the metal against tarnishing. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which guarantees the origin of the metal - European quality of craftsmanship is the standard here, not the exception.

In the evening these earrings work beautifully with a simple black dress or a silk blouse - the golden bands of the tiger's eye bring life to a dark background and draw the eye to the face without the need for additional jewellery. With an open neckline and hair pinned up, the dangle and drop form has the space to fully show off the play of light across the facets.