These dangle and drop earrings with lapis lazuli catch the eye with a deep, dark navy tone, broken here and there by golden flecks of pyrite. The cabochon cut doesn't scatter this colour into facets, but lets it spread calmly across the whole surface of the stone. The gently hanging drop shape ends freely a few centimetres below the earlobe - the whole piece measures 4.0 cm and sits well along the line of the neck, especially with hair tied up. The modern design of the setting doesn't cover the stone, but frames it with a narrow silver edge.

Each of the two stones is assessed before setting, checking the depth of the navy colour and the regularity of the golden flecks - only such stones make it into the finished earrings. Lapis lazuli has long been associated with intuition and inner harmony, and in some traditions was regarded as the stone of idealists. Silver and good stones rise in price year after year, so buying at this price makes sense today. The setting is made of refined European sterling silver 925, a pure alloy free of nickel and other harmful additives, gentle on the skin. A layer of rhodium protects the silver from tarnishing and scratches, keeping its shine bright for years to come. The metal is stamped with a maker's mark registered at the French assay office, which attests to its origin.

For everyday wear, these earrings pair well with a natural-toned linen shirt or a loose-cut cotton blouse - the navy of the stone stands out nicely against raw, light-coloured fabrics. With short hair or hair worn up, the earrings are fully revealed and accentuate the line of the neck. At 5.9 g, despite their dangling shape, they remain comfortable to wear all day long.