The warm tone of amber in these earrings catches the eye at once, even though the shape stays simple and understated. The two cabochon-cut amber stones have a rich, honeyed colour, and when light hits them, tiny golden glimmers appear deep within the stone. The studs sit close to the earlobe, so the amber rests right against the face and hair, bringing life to the neckline without unnecessary weight. This is a minimalist design, close to the kind of jewellery you can wear practically every day.

An amber specimen this clean and even in colour is easy to overlook among lesser pieces, and it is hard to find another with a similar depth of colour afterwards. Silver and good natural stones get more expensive year after year, and amber of this clarity is becoming rarer, so buying now seems like a sound decision. At this price you get careful stone selection and solid craftsmanship, a combination that is rare. The setting is refined European 925 silver, coated with a layer of rhodium, a hard metal that protects the surface from scratching and tarnishing, so the shine lasts a long time. The pure alloy, free of nickel and other harmful additives, is gentle even on sensitive skin. The piece bears the maker's mark struck on the metal and registered at the French assay office, which attests to its origin. Amber has long been associated with sunny warmth and success, which makes these earrings a good gift idea.

The minimalist shape of the studs sets a spring mood nicely alongside light colours. A pastel trench coat, a silk scarf tied at the neck and a light-coloured handbag - in such a combination, the amber warms the whole look and brings out the tone of the hair. The earrings look just as good with hair worn loose as with an updo that reveals the ears. At just 0.9 g, they are almost unnoticeable to wear, and the small size means they never overwhelm the face.