Dangle earrings in rhodium-plated 925 silver bring out the blue flash of moonstone with every turn of the head. The two cabochon-cut moonstones carry that distinctive, cool glow that appears and disappears depending on the angle you look from - jewellers call this effect adularescence. The clean, dangling form and medium size keep them light on the ear, and the modern line of the setting never distracts from the stone itself.

Only a small share of the sorted raw material makes it into the finished piece - what matters is the depth and clarity of the flash, and the rest is set aside at the selection stage. Silver prices are rising, and good-quality moonstone is getting harder to source, so buying at this price today makes sense. The metal is refined sterling silver 925 of European quality, further coated with rhodium - a hard metal resistant to scratching, which protects the surface from tarnishing and keeps the shine lasting. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal responsible for allergic reactions, so the earrings can be worn without worrying about irritation. The silver bears a maker's mark registered with the French assay office, attesting to the origin of the metal. In many cultures moonstone has been linked to intuition and inner awareness, which makes it a popular choice for gifts of a personal nature.

They come into their own with an all-black look - a black turtleneck or a simple blouse - where the blue flash becomes the one point that draws the eye to the face. Hair pulled back or tucked behind the ears reveals the neckline and lets the stone play freely with the light. It is a combination that works both by day and in the evening, when an understated outfit needs one striking element near the face.