Stud earrings with labradorite that plays with a blue flash at the slightest turn of the head. The faceted cut breaks light into fine, sharp glints that settle into a cool, steely glow against the stone's dark background. The form is simple and small, minimalist in thought: no extra elements, just the setting and the stone, close to the ear and the line of the neck, where this flash shows best beneath loose hair. In many jewellery traditions labradorite has been linked with clarity of thought and self-confidence - an association, not a promise of effect, but one that captures the character of this stone well.

Each of the two labradorites is assessed before being set in silver, checking the depth and clarity of the blue flash, since only such specimens make it into the finished pair. Good labradorites rise in price along with silver, so buying them at a reasonable price today makes practical sense. The setting is refined European 925 silver, rhodium-plated - the rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, keeping the shine bright for a long time. The metal also bears the French maker's mark establishing the piece's origin, registered with the assay office.

At a light 1.6 grams, the earrings wear comfortably even through a full day. In summer they pair beautifully with a flowing linen dress in a light, broken shade of white or sand, when hair is tied up high and the ear is left bare. The cool flash of labradorite brings life to a muted summer palette without the need for extra ornaments. The same pair also works with a linen shirt with rolled-up sleeves, when the minimalism of the form is meant to take centre stage.