Two faceted amethysts bring a note of deep purple into the minimalist form of these earrings. Each facet catches the light differently, so the colour shifts with every turn of the head - and this effect shows best against the face and hair. Amethyst has long been linked with calm and a clear mind, and here that symbolism is distilled into the small, geometric form of a stud. Before the stone is set, someone assesses its colour and clarity - what matters is the depth of the violet and the absence of flaws, since that determines how the facets will play with light.

The setting is vermeil - sterling silver 925 from European refining, coated with a thick layer of 18-carat gold, confirmed by the struck V mark. It is the gold, not the silver, that touches the skin, so contact stays clean and free of harmful metal additives. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which guarantees the metal's origin. The prices of silver and other precious metals are rising, and good amethysts are becoming harder to find, so buying at this price makes sense today. Despite their compact size and weight of 1.6 g, the earrings do not look modest - that is thanks to the depth of the stone, not the size of the setting.

For a family celebration, pair them with an elegant dress in a muted shade and classic accessories - in the warm light of evening, the amethyst's violet takes on more depth. Hair pinned up or swept behind the ears reveals the line of the neck and lets the earrings work close to the face. The delicate stud form does not get in the way of wearing a necklace, so the whole look comes together without feeling overdone. These are earrings equally suited to a dark-toned dress or a simple silk blouse.