These turquoise dangle earrings play with a calm, saturated blue that catches different light with every turn of the head. The cabochon cut rounds off the stone's surface and lets the colour spread evenly, without cracks or discolouration. The two turquoises come from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona, source of raw material with an exceptionally uniform, intense colour. The simple, slender medium form, 3.0 cm long, brings setting and stone together into a light, modern shape that, close to the face, looks almost like a stroke of blue along the line of the neck.

Only a small part of the sorted raw material makes it into these earrings - the rest is rejected for discolouration or too pale a tone. Turquoises of this colour purity are rising in price along with precious metals, so buying now is a reasonable price point. The setting is refined European silver 925, additionally coated with a layer of rhodium - a hard metal that protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the earrings need cleaning less often. The alloy contains no nickel or other allergenic additives, so they can be worn without worrying about skin irritation. The silver, stamped with the French maker's mark, attests the metal's origin.

The light weight of 2.3 g means the earrings sit comfortably even through a long day. In summer they pair beautifully with a linen dress in light beige or white, when hair is gathered into a loose bun that exposes the line of the neck. They also suit a simple short-sleeved shirt and light summer fabrics. The cool blue of the turquoise sits well against sun-kissed skin and natural, understated make-up, building a light, minimalist look without unnecessary extras.