Two faceted sapphires draw the eye from the very first contact with light. The facets break the rays into small, sharp flashes and bring out the stone's deep, saturated navy hue, without showing any flaws or clouding. The studs, with their modern, understated silhouette, don't distract from this effect - here the metal plays the role of a discreet setting, while it's the sapphire that carries the main sparkle with every turn of the head.

Only a small fraction of the raw material examined makes it into this pair - the rest is rejected already at the stage of colour and clarity selection. Such selection comes at a price, but with silver costs rising and good sapphires becoming ever harder to source, this is a sensible purchase today. The earrings are made of refined sterling silver 925 with a high alloy purity - it is precisely this fineness that confirms the absence of nickel and harmful additives, so the metal doesn't irritate the skin around the ears. A rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, keeping the shine bright and clear for years. The piece is signed with the French maker's mark - a legally protected mark registered with the French assay office, which attests to the metal's origin.

In spring, these earrings pair well with a pastel trench coat and a silk scarf tied loosely at the neck - the sapphire's cool navy tone then echoes in the shade of accessories, such as a light-coloured bag. With hair worn loose, the stone appears and disappears among the strands, while pulled-back hair reveals it fully, close to the line of the neck and cheek. It's a small form that, framing the face, makes more of an impact than many a larger pendant on the décolletage.