The intense blue of the sapphire breaks into dozens of tiny flashes of light as the faceted stone moves, and the dangle and drop earrings bring that effect right beside the face. Two sapphires of matched, deep colour are set in a minimal silver mount that does not compete with the stone - all attention stays with the blue. The clean, hanging silhouette fits a modern, minimalist jewellery aesthetic where the setting steps back and lets the stone lead the eye.

Both sapphires were selected for colour consistency - the result of that curation is visible to the naked eye when both stones play identically. Good sapphires are increasingly hard to come by today, and their prices are rising in step with silver, so this quality at the current price is a sound decision. They are set in refined European sterling silver 925 - a nickel-free alloy without allergenic metal additives, safe to wear without concern about irritation. A rhodium layer applied to the surface protects the silver against tarnishing and keeps the finish bright. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark struck into the metal, attesting to the origin of the silver.

In summer the earrings pair beautifully with a linen dress in off-white or pale blue - the colour of the sapphire sharpens against a tan and light fabric. With hair loosely pinned up, the dangle and drop earrings reveal the line of the neck and add an effortless lightness to the whole look. It is a combination that needs no further accent.