These stud earrings with turquoise bring out a calm, saturated blue that sits more softly against the face than any cool-toned stone. The cabochon cut rounds off the surface of the turquoise and lets light glide across it without harsh reflections - you can catch delicate flashes that shift with every movement of the head. The two turquoise stones were matched so the colour looks uniform across both earrings, and 32 cubic zirconia stones are scattered around them, adding a subtle shimmer without pulling attention away from the stone. The classic, medium form means the earrings sit neatly by the ear and don't tug at the hair.

The turquoise comes from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona, source of some of the most prized stones of this kind in the world. Silver prices are rising, and good turquoise is becoming harder to find, so today's price for these earrings looks reasonable. The setting is rhodium 925 silver of European quality, refined and additionally coated with a layer of rhodium - a hard metal resistant to scratching, so the shine doesn't fade after a few weeks of wear. A pure alloy free of nickel and other irritating additives means even sensitive skin can wear them without irritation. The piece is finished with silver stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests the origin of the metal.

These earrings feel most at home in relaxed, weekend-ready outfits. An oversized sweater in cool grey or beige, a scarf draped over the shoulders and loosely tied-back hair - in a look like this, the turquoise by the face becomes the natural focal point of the whole outfit. They also pair well with a simple shirt and a low bun that reveals the line of the neck and ear. The classic form of the studs means the earrings suit both a morning walk and a quiet evening with friends.