Faceted blue topaz in these earrings catches the light in tiny flickers that flash with every turn of the head. The faceted cut divides the stone into many small facets, so the blue is never a flat patch of colour but rather a cluster of glints at different depths. The stud shape is plain and understated, with no extra ornamentation, so all the attention stays on the stone itself when you tuck your hair behind your ear. This is minimalism that works best close to the face - it doesn't pull the eye away from the line of the neck, it simply lights it up gently.

Only a small portion of the sorted raw material makes it into these earrings - what matters is purity of colour and an even, saturated blue, free of flaws visible in the light. Silver and precious metal prices are rising, and good stones in this shade are getting harder to find, so buying at this price makes sense today. For the same budget you get solid craftsmanship and a stone whose quality rarely comes at such a price. The earrings are made of vermeil - a core of pure, refined European 925 silver coated with a thick layer of 18-carat gold, which is what touches the skin and ensures comfort even with frequent wear. Compliance with the vermeil standard is confirmed by the stamped V mark, while the French maker's mark struck on the piece attests to the origin of the metal.

The light weight of 1.6 g means the earrings can be worn without noticing their weight, which fits perfectly with relaxed summer looks. Hair pulled back into a loose bun reveals the ears and the line of the neck, and that's when the blue of the topaz brings a cool accent to a linen dress in sand or white. They also pair well with a smooth, light-coloured blouse and simple trousers when you want to keep a calm, put-together look. The small size of the studs means they can be worn from morning to evening, whatever the time of day.