Big dangle earrings in rhodium-plated silver catch a warm, rosy glow with every turn of the head. The two cabochon-cut rose quartz stones have a smooth, domed surface that spreads light evenly across the whole face of the stone, without sharp glints - what you see is a soft, saturated colour, not flashes of glare. The modern, dangling form stays close to the ear and the line of the neck, revealing the stone so its colour reads clearly even from a distance.

Each of the two rose quartz stones is assessed for colour and clarity before it goes into the silver setting - this selection is exactly what gives a quality you won't always find at a similar price. Silver is rising in price, and good stones in this shade are getting harder to source, so today's price on these earrings makes sense. The metal is refined European 925 silver, additionally rhodium-plated - the rhodium layer is hard and scratch-resistant, so the shine doesn't fade with time. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal most commonly responsible for skin reactions, so the earrings can be worn without worrying about irritation. The piece is signed with the French maker's mark, which establishes its origin and is registered with the assay office in France. For generations, rose quartz has been linked to love and tenderness, symbolising warmth in relationships.

They come into their own as part of a full look - a black top or a simple turtleneck creates a backdrop against which the pink cabochon becomes a point of light near the face. Hair pulled into a bun or ears left bare further shows off their dangling line. This is a pairing suited to an evening out, when you want the eye to linger on just these two stones.