The cool, intense blue of the topaz gives these earrings a clarity that needs no embellishment. Two faceted blue topaz stones set in delicate dangle and drop settings play with light at every turn of the head - each facet catches a different depth of blue, from steely darkness to a bright, clear glow. The form is deliberately simple: a minimalist line hanging at the ear, free of unnecessary elements, where the stone alone draws the eye.

Each blue topaz is assessed for colour and clarity before it is set - this selection determines the intensity of blue visible in the finished earring. Good blue topaz stones rise in price alongside silver, so the current price is genuinely reasonable. The earrings are made using the vermeil technique: the silver core is refined sterling silver 925 of European quality, plated with a layer of 18-carat gold at least 5 microns thick. That gold sits directly against the skin. Compliance with the vermeil standard is confirmed by the stamped V mark. The French maker's mark struck on the piece, registered at the French assay office, guarantees the origin of the metal. The 925 fineness confirms the purity of the alloy - an alloy free of nickel and harmful additives causes no allergic reactions.

These earrings look best against fair skin and an open neckline - pair them with a pastel trench coat and a silk scarf in a cream tone, and the blue of the topaz will bring the whole spring look to life. Worn with loosely pinned-up hair, the earrings gain in visibility and ease.