These amber earrings bring out a warm, honey glow that lights up the skin near the ear and neckline, whatever your hair colour. The cabochon cut doesn't break the amber's surface into facets, but gathers the light into one smooth dome - hence the deep, sunny shine without any sharp reflections. Amber is fossilised resin, linked for generations with sunny warmth and good fortune, and the simple stud setting keeps the focus on the stone itself. The whole form is slim and light, in keeping with the modern, minimalist line of these earrings.

Only a small part of the sorted raw material makes it into the two amber stones - what matters is a clean, saturated colour free of clouding. Silver and good stones keep rising in price, so earrings at this price are a sensible choice today. They are set in refined European silver 925, coated with rhodium, which is hard and scratch-resistant - so the shine doesn't fade after a few weeks of wear. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal responsible for allergic reactions, so the piece doesn't irritate the skin. The French maker's mark on the piece attests the origin of the silver.

These small, 3-centimetre earrings sit well against a bare neck - they show best with hair pulled into a bun or a simple, loose braid. For everyday wear they go well with a linen shirt in a natural shade or a loose-cut cotton blouse, where the warmth of the amber balances out the cooler fabric. They also work well with a thick wool sweater on autumn afternoons. The amber at the neckline remains the focal point of this look.