Two faceted aquamarines catch the eye with a cool, blue glow that shifts with every turn of the head. Set in stud earrings, they sit in a restrained, minimalist form that keeps the focus on the colour of the stone. Close to the face, near the hairline and neck, this shade works as a cool accent against warmer skin tones and darker hair, while with fair hair it further brightens the eyes.

An aquamarine this clean and evenly coloured is easy to overlook among less striking specimens, which is why we select it by hand, judging depth of blue and clarity. Good stones of this kind are becoming rarer, and the prices of silver and precious metals keep rising steadily, so this purchase makes sense right now. The studs are made of refined sterling silver 925 of European quality, coated with a layer of rhodium that protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the shine lasts a long time. The alloy contains no nickel or other harmful additives, so it does not irritate the skin even with prolonged contact with the ear. The piece is signed with the French maker's mark, which confirms the origin of the metal.

These earrings feel right in relaxed, weekend outfits. An oversized sweater in cool grey, a light scarf draped over the shoulders and loose hair create a backdrop against which the blue of the aquamarine comes through fully. They also work well with a simple braid or a bun, when an exposed neck and ears give the stone full visibility. At 1.6 g, they can be worn comfortably from morning to evening, without any weight at the ear.