The silky shimmer of tiger's eye brings these earrings to life with every turn of the head. Two tiger's eye stones, cut in cabochon, catch the light in bands of gold and brown that shift across the surface like a narrow beam. The dangle shape of the earrings sits close to the neckline and cheek, and the modern, clean silhouette keeps attention on the stone itself - it's the stone that draws the eye toward the face and hair.

We select each of the two stones for colour and clarity of pattern, so at this price you get an exceptionally good specimen of tiger's eye. Silver and good natural stones are rising in price, and stones like this one are getting harder to find, so this purchase makes sense now. The earrings are made of pure, refined sterling silver 925, coated with a layer of rhodium that 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 worry of irritation. The silver bears the French maker's mark, which attests to the metal's origin. In old jewellery tradition, tiger's eye was linked with stability and inner balance - a fitting association for a gift marking a new beginning.

For a city outing, wear them with a sand-toned trench coat and a smooth turtleneck in cool grey - the stone's warm colour brings life to a neutral outfit without unnecessary contrast. With hair down, the earrings sway gently with every turn of the head, while an updo reveals the line of the neck. Added to a total look in shades of beige and charcoal, they bring a warm, golden accent that doesn't shout but naturally catches the eye.