The peridot in these earrings catches the light with sharp, geometric facets and reflects it in a green, grassy glow that shifts in intensity with every turn of the head. The stud shape is narrow and straight, so the earrings sit close to the earlobe and don't pull at the line of the neck. It's a modern shape that pairs well with short hair that leaves the ears bare, but it's just as happy hidden under longer strands, revealing its colour only when you move.

We assess every peridot for colour and clarity before it goes into its silver setting, because only a clean stone delivers that deep, green tone without shadows or clouding. Silver and good coloured stones are steadily rising in price, so earrings of this quality and at this price are a sound choice today. The rhodium layer on the silver is hard and scratch-resistant, so the metal's shine doesn't dull with everyday wear. The refined sterling silver 925 has a high alloy purity, free of nickel and other harmful additives. The French maker's mark is a guarantee of the quality and origin of the precious metal, visible right on the piece.

They come into their own with an all-black look - a black turtleneck or a smooth top with a high neckline creates a backdrop against which the green flash of the peridot catches the eye. With short hair or hair worn up, the facets are visible from every angle, further highlighting their play of light. At 2.6 grams, the studs wear light even through a full day, from a morning meeting to an evening out in the same outfit.