Delicate and distinctly minimalist, these peridot studs bring a touch of fresh green into everyday styling. The faceted cut catches light across tiny planes - with every turn of the head near the face, a brief flash appears, reminiscent of spring grass after rain. The two stones, set in rhodium-plated 925 silver, sit close to the earlobe, so the colour works right where the hairline meets the neck, without drawing attention to the whole silhouette.

Each peridot is examined before setting, checking colour and clarity, because only a clear, distinctly green stone makes it to sale. Prices for silver and good stones have been rising for some time, and finding peridot of such pure colour is becoming increasingly difficult, so today's price for these earrings seems reasonable. Set in refined European silver, a pure alloy of sterling silver 925 free of nickel and other harmful additives, they do not cause allergies or skin irritation. The rhodium layer is hard and scratch-resistant, so the silver stays bright and resists tarnishing for a long time. On the underside of the piece there is a French maker's mark struck as proof of the metal's origin.

At 1.0 gram, the studs are practically unnoticeable in the ear, which makes them just as suited to the office as to travel. They look great with a short bob and with an updo, as the green accent is visible right along the jawline. For a meeting in the city, pair them with a sand-toned trench coat and a smooth cool-grey turtleneck - the peridot will bring life to this understated set without the need for extra jewelry. The green facet of the peridot then becomes the natural point where the eye of anyone you're speaking with comes to rest.