These labradorite dangle earrings bring out a cool, blue flash against fair skin, appearing and disappearing with every turn of the head. The two cabochon-cut labradorites are set so the stone's dark background acts as a stage for that glow - the cut doesn't try to show everything at once, leaving part of the surface in a matte, steely shadow, which makes the flash feel deeper. The modern, dangling form lets the earrings move gently along the neckline and hair without weighing down the ear. In old beliefs, labradorite was linked to calm thinking and confidence in one's own decisions, and in some circles it was also regarded as a stone of inspiration.

For this pair we chose two labradorites of matched, saturated colour - such consistency in shade and clarity is no accident, but the result of hand-matching stones for a single piece. Silver and good coloured stones get more expensive every year, so buying now makes sense price-wise. The setting is refined European 925 silver, coated with a layer of rhodium, a hard metal resistant to scratching, which keeps the shine bright for years without tarnishing or dulling. It is a pure alloy free of nickel, so the earrings don't cause allergies or irritation. The French maker's mark on the metal confirms its origin and stands as a guarantee of craftsmanship in line with European jewellery standards.

This pair works best in the evening - with the little black dress or a silk blouse in a muted shade, the labradorite draws the eye through the play of light alone, with no need for extra jewellery at the neck or wrist. Hair pinned up or swept back reveals the neckline and lets the earrings move freely. At 3.9 g, despite their striking form, they wear light all evening long, and the labradorite's blue flash works equally well with black and with cool grey outfits.