These minimalist stud earrings with tiger's eye bring out the stone's silky sheen, known as the cat's eye effect. The two tiger's eye stones, cut as cabochons, have a warm, brown-gold colour that reveals a delicate, shifting band of light with every turn of the head. The earrings sit close to the earlobe, so this glimmer catches the eye with every turn of the face, and the simple, geometric form of the studs keeps the focus on the stone itself. In the tradition of ornamental stones, tiger's eye has long been linked with stability and inner renewal.

We selected each stone for these earrings by hand, checking the banding and the intensity of the sheen, because it is hard to find such clean quality at this price. Silver and good tiger's eye stones are getting more expensive year by year, so buying now remains a sound decision price-wise. The metal is sterling silver 925 from European refining, and the fineness confirms the purity of the alloy, which keeps it gentle on the skin. The rhodium layer is hard and scratch-resistant, so the surface will not tarnish or dull over time, and the shine lasts for a long while. The studs are stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to the origin of the metal and the quality of European craftsmanship.

These earrings work best for an evening out - with the little black dress, a silk blouse or a satin shirt. Hair tied back in a ponytail or pinned up in a low bun reveals the line of the neck and the ear, so the brown of the stone immediately draws the eye. With a sleek, simple hairstyle and a modest neckline, it is the tiger's eye that carries the whole look. The small size and weight of 2.2 g mean the earrings can be worn without any heaviness all evening long.