The deep purple of two garnets catches the light with the smallest turn of the head. These very small stud earrings have a minimalist, geometric form - the faceted cut reveals successive layers of colour, from dark red to lighter glints along the facet edges. The very small size means the earrings don't weigh on the ear, while drawing attention to the line of the neck and hair swept back behind the ears.

Each of the two garnets was inspected individually and chosen for depth of colour, which is why, at this stone size, it's hard to find a more vivid shade at a similar price. Silver and good coloured stones get more expensive year on year, and garnets of this quality are increasingly hard to find, so buying now makes sense price-wise. The setting is refined European silver 925, a pure alloy free of nickel and harmful impurities, which doesn't irritate the skin even with prolonged wear. The rhodium layer is hard and scratch-resistant, so the silver won't tarnish and the shine lasts longer. The French maker's mark on the piece confirms the metal's origin.

These earrings sit well with everyday, natural fabrics - a sand-toned linen shirt, a cotton sweater or a simple dress in smooth knit fabric. Hair worn up or tucked behind the ears reveals the line of the neck and lets the warm red of the garnet show. For work or meeting friends, they're enough on their own to complete a simple outfit, with no need for extra jewellery at the neckline. At 1.0 g, they're almost unnoticeable in the ear throughout the day.