Warm, honey-toned amber gives these earrings a classic, understated character. Two cabochon-cut amber stones shift from light honey to a deeper, saturated purple, catching small flashes of light as the head moves. Their dangle form lets the earrings move gently along the neckline and flatters the oval of the face without weighing down the ear - at 2.1 grams they wear comfortably all day. This organic material, fossilised resin, has long been associated with sunny warmth and good fortune, making it a popular gift choice.

Only a small portion of the amber examined is selected for use - what matters is the purity of colour and the absence of cracks, which is why the final quality remains high while the price stays reasonable. Silver and precious metals keep rising in price, and good-quality amber is becoming harder to find, so buying earrings like these now makes sense price-wise. The core is refined sterling silver 925, coated with a thick layer of 18-carat gold in line with the vermeil standard - it is the gold, not the silver, that touches the skin, and the absence of nickel and other metals prone to causing sensitivity makes for comfortable wear even on sensitive skin. The V mark confirms compliance with this standard, and the French maker's mark stamped on the piece attests to the metal's origin.

In summer, these earrings pair well with a flowing linen dress in a light ecru or sand shade, where the warm tone of the amber brings life to an understated look. They also work well with loose, softly waved hair - an exposed neckline lets their dangle shape stand out. The classic form and natural stone make for earrings equally suited to a summer stroll and an evening out in a simpler dress.