Modern and striking, these dangle earrings with black onyx pair a simple, geometric form with the stone's deep, matte black. The cabochon cut doesn't scatter light into tiny sparkles - instead it spreads it evenly across the smooth surface, so the onyx reads as a calm, uniform black rather than a flashy shimmer. Jewellers of old associated this stone with strength, endurance and self-assurance, treating it as a symbol of inner power. The medium, slightly elongated silhouette of the earrings lets them move freely with every turn of the head.

Before an onyx is set in silver, someone checks the depth of its black and the evenness of its colour - no stone slips through here without scrutiny. Prices for silver and good natural stones are rising, and ones with such pure, saturated black are becoming harder to find, so this purchase makes sense price-wise today. The setting is refined 925 European silver, and a layer of rhodium on its surface protects against tarnishing and scratches, so the earrings keep their shine for a long time without extra care. The alloy contains no nickel or other sensitising additives, which matters for sensitive earlobes. The piece is signed with the French maker's mark, which attests to the origin of the metal.

Against the face, black onyx works like a dark frame that sharpens the features and highlights the line of the neck, especially with hair worn up or falling loose. In a romantic styling, they pair well with a lace blouse in powder pink or a soft sweater in ecru - the black of the onyx draws the eye against these delicate shades. In the evening they work beautifully with a deep burgundy silk dress, where the stone plays a quiet but distinct finishing touch. The same onyx suits simple, everyday looks just as well.