The turquoise cabochons in these earrings show an even, quiet sky-blue colour with no marks or discolouration. Such a shade is rare, since only a small part of the sorted raw material is chosen for use. The smooth cabochon cut doesn't scatter this colour across extra facets, but gathers it into one clean surface. The stone comes from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona, known for producing some of the world's most prized turquoise with its intense, even blue. The earrings have a light, dangling form with a touch of modern simplicity, and their length of 3.0 cm lets the stone move freely along the line of the neck.

Good turquoise is becoming harder to find today, as its supply is limited by nature itself, while silver prices keep rising - which makes this purchase worth making now. The setting is made of refined 925 silver of European quality, and the rhodium layer on its surface is hard and scratch-resistant, so the shine doesn't fade after a few wears. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal most often responsible for skin irritation, so the earrings can be worn without worrying about sensitivity. The silver is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to its origin.

These earrings suit calm, everyday outfits well. A soft, chunky sweater in shades of grey or ecru makes a good backdrop for the turquoise blue, especially when hair is tied back to reveal the neckline. In monochrome outfits - navy, charcoal, cool beige - the stone adds a clear but not overly bold touch of colour. Loose hair lets the earrings peek out now and then, which nicely highlights their dangling form.