The deep violet of two faceted amethysts brings a note of colour to a minimalist stud silhouette without unnecessary embellishment. The stones are very small, sized to suit the ear and cheek, and their facets catch the light with every turn of the head. Amethyst has long been associated with calm and clarity of mind, and here that symbolism becomes a subtle backdrop to the earrings' clean, modern shape. The form is spare, almost architectural, so that the whole accent of colour stays with the stone itself.

Only a narrow selection of amethysts makes it into these earrings, since purity of colour and clarity are what matter, and most of the raw material is rejected already at the review stage. Silver and precious metals are rising in price, and good stones of this quality are becoming scarcer year by year, so buying now makes sense from a price standpoint. The core of the earrings is refined sterling silver 925 of high alloy purity, coated with a thick layer of 18-carat gold in line with the vermeil standard - it is the gold, not the silver, that touches the skin, offering comfort even for sensitive skin. Compliance with this standard is confirmed by the stamped V mark, while the French maker's mark attests to the origin of the metal. The European quality of workmanship shows in the precision of the stone setting and the even shine of the gold layer.

These earrings are at their best in the evening, worn with a little black dress and hair pulled back into a bun that reveals the line of the neck and ear. A silk blouse in a deep shade, plum or bottle green for example, pairs well with the violet of the amethyst. In such a styling, it's enough to skip extra ornaments at the neckline, since it's the stone by the face that draws the eye. The very low weight, just 1.0 g, means the earrings can be worn comfortably all evening long.