These stud earrings catch the eye with the blue flash of two cabochon-cut labradorites. Against the stone's dark background, streaks of steely, cool blue appear, shifting and rearranging with every turn of the head - this is labradorescence, the phenomenon characteristic of this stone. The form is simple and small, without unnecessary detail, so all the attention stays on the play of light in the stone. In old beliefs, labradorite was linked to peace of mind, inspiration and self-confidence - today it is above all a stone with a distinctive visual character.

Only a small part of the raw material reviewed makes it into these earrings - what matters is the depth and clarity of the blue flash, and not every labradorite has it. Good stones of this quality are becoming rarer, and silver is rising in price along with other precious metals, so buying at this price already looks like a sensible move today. The setting is made of refined European silver, sterling silver 925, coated with a layer of rhodium that protects the surface from tarnishing and loss of shine for years to come. It is a pure alloy, free of nickel and other additives that could irritate the skin. The piece is stamped with the maker's mark struck on the silver, registered at the French assay office.

The small form and weight of 2.4 grams mean the earrings sit lightly by the face, without weighing down the ears even over a full day. They pair beautifully with hair worn loose to reveal the ear, and with an exposed neckline - in a summer look they look great with a light, flowing linen dress in a pale sandy or white shade. The cool blue of the labradorite brings that palette to life and draws the eye with every turn of the head. This is jewelry for summer, where simplicity of form takes nothing away from the stone's character.