These minimalist stud earrings bring two faceted garnets to the face, catching the light with every turn of the head. The facets break up the stone's colour into small flickers of deep purple, never letting it settle into a single shade. The simple, very small form doesn't pull attention away from the stone - it's the stone that leads the eye when you tuck your hair behind your ear or gather it into a ponytail, revealing the line of your neck.

Each of the two garnets was chosen by hand, after reviewing many stones for colour and clarity, which is why this piece manages to keep a high standard of quality at a sensible price despite its small size. Silver and good coloured stones are rising in price, and specimens like these are becoming harder to find, so today's price for these earrings makes sense. The setting is vermeil - refined sterling silver 925 of European quality coated with a thick layer of 18-carat gold, confirmed by the stamped V mark. It's the gold, not the silver, that touches the skin, and the alloy, free of nickel and other harmful additions, can be worn without worrying about irritation. The metal is stamped with a maker's mark registered at the French assay office, which attests to its origin.

These earrings feel right in weekend layers - under a loose oversized sweater, with a shawl in muted beige or grey draped over the shoulders. The deep purple of the garnet brings life to a calm, subdued palette without the need for any other adornment. Hair gathered into a low bun or a simple braid shows them off best, letting the facets work with every turn of the head. At 1.0 g, they can be worn all day without any feeling of weight.