These dangle earrings with two turquoise stones give the ear a light, modern line that finishes loosely at the neckline. Each cabochon shows a uniform, saturated sky colour without shadows or discolouration - it's exactly this purity of colour that makes turquoise catch the eye when light falls on its smooth surface. The 4 cm length is light enough not to weigh on the ears, yet striking enough to give the face a modern touch.

For these earrings, turquoise from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona was chosen, regarded as one of the most colour-pure in the world - each stone was inspected individually so that the two turquoises in the pair share the same, calm hue. Silver and quality stone prices are rising, and turquoise with this kind of colour uniformity is getting harder to find, so this reasonably priced set is worth considering now. The setting is refined European silver, sterling silver 925, whose pure alloy, free of nickel and harmful additives, doesn't burden sensitive skin near the ear. A rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the earrings need cleaning less often. The silver carries a maker's mark struck into the metal, registered at the French assay office.

In summer these earrings pair well with a linen dress in light beige or white - the turquoise blue then enlivens the calm, natural palette of the outfit. With loose, gently waved hair, the cabochons peek out between the strands and highlight the line of the neck. They also work with hair swept smoothly back, when nothing hides their colour. These are earrings for the warm months that don't call for any extra jewellery near the ear.