Warm, sunlit amber in two cabochons opens up in these earrings like an afternoon light caught inside the stone. The cabochon cut doesn't break up the surface with facets, so you can see the deep, saturated colour and the tiny glimmers within the resin, without any sharp reflections. The dangle form lets the stone shift gently with every movement of the head, while the modern, simple post keeps the attention on the amber itself. These are earrings that sit close to the face and hair, tracing a line along the ear and neck.

Each piece of amber is examined individually, and we choose the one where the colour and clarity of the resin are most convincing, so at a reasonable price you get a stone of exceptional quality. Amber has traditionally been linked with sunny warmth and good fortune, which suits jewelry for going out well. Precious metals are rising in price, and good-quality amber is getting harder to find, so buying at this price makes sense today. The setting is vermeil - a layer of 18-carat gold at least 5 microns thick has been applied over refined sterling silver 925, confirmed by the stamped V mark, and it's the gold, not the silver, that touches the skin. The alloy is pure, free of nickel and other harmful additives, so the earrings don't cause allergies. The metal also carries the French maker's mark establishing the origin of the piece, registered with the assay office in France.

For an evening out, they pair well with a little black dress and hair worn smoothly pulled back to reveal the ear and the line of the neck - that's when the amber really catches the eye. A silk blouse in deep red or bottle green will bring out the warm tone of the stone, while the simple, modern post lets it remain the focal point of the look. At 3.0 grams, the earrings are light and comfortable even after a full evening.