These small stud earrings draw a deep, violet glint from the amethyst that catches the light with every turn of the head. The faceted cut breaks light into short, distinct flashes, and the minimalist form of the stud lets the stone take all the attention. Finding two amethysts of such matched depth of colour and clarity is no easy task today - these are stones easy to overlook at first glance, yet hard to replace once noticed. Jewellers of the past linked amethyst with calm and clarity of mind, treating it as a stone of balance.

The silver holding the stones is rhodium-plated - the rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the earrings rarely need cleaning. This is refined sterling silver 925 of European quality, an alloy free of nickel, the metal most often responsible for irritation, so the piece should not cause any reactions. Each piece is stamped with the French maker's mark establishing the origin of the piece, registered with the assay office in France. Silver and fine coloured stones rise in price year after year, so a pair with such a clear amethyst at this price is a sound choice today. Here you pay for the stone itself and the precision of its setting, with no unnecessary extras in the mount.

At 1.6 grams, the earrings wear almost unnoticeably, yet the colour catches the eye against the face right away. On weekends they pair well with an oversized sweater in cool grey and a soft scarf draped over the shoulders - the violet of the amethyst lifts a calm, muted outfit palette. With hair down, the stone looks best catching the light between strands, and with hair tied up in a bun, all attention shifts to the line of the neck and ear. These are earrings for everyday wear that need no special occasion.