These dangle earrings pair two moonstones with two cubic zirconia stones in a classic, medium-sized design measuring 3.0 cm in length. The cabochon cut doesn't scatter attention with facets - instead it guides light calmly across the smooth surface of the stone, revealing a distinctive blue sheen that shifts as the angle changes. The cubic zirconia stones add a subtle, cool sparkle, but it's the moonstone's adularescence that holds the eye longest. In many traditions moonstone has been associated with intuition and inner awareness, and so it was often present during moments of focus and meditation.

The two stones in this pair were matched for similar colour and depth of sheen, so the earrings read as a calm, symmetrical whole. Silver and good-quality moonstones rise in price year after year, and stones of such consistent quality are becoming harder to find, which makes this purchase worth making now. The setting is made of refined European sterling silver 925 - it's the fineness mark that confirms the purity of the alloy, free of nickel and other harmful additives, which is why the earrings don't irritate the skin. A rhodium layer protects the surface against scratching and tarnishing, so the shine stays clear for a long time. The maker's mark struck on the silver, registered with the French assay office, attests to the origin of the metal.

With short hair or hair worn up, the earrings sit right along the neckline and are fully visible; with longer hair, they catch the light between the strands with every movement of the head. They work well with urban casual looks: paired with plain jeans, a white shirt and a leather jacket, they add a cool, understated accent to the outfit. They can be worn just as easily during the day, at work, as in the evening, when hair is tucked behind the ears and the moonstone is fully revealed.