Two sapphires in these stud earrings carry a deep navy hue with a cool blue undertone - a dense shade that catches light in small flashes as the faceted cut brightens with every turn of the head. Before being set, the stones were assessed for clarity and colour saturation - only stones of this quality allow for a faceted cut that reveals the full depth of the sapphire. The stud itself is simple and small, with no unnecessary detail, so all the attention stays on the sapphire and its colour. The small size keeps the earrings sitting close to the earlobe, without any pull on the ear.

The rhodium-plated 925 silver gains a hard, resistant layer that protects the surface from tarnishing and keeps its shine despite everyday wear. Underneath is pure, refined sterling silver 925 - an alloy free of nickel and other harmful additives, so the metal doesn't irritate the skin even at the ear, where contact is constant. Silver and fine coloured stones rise in price year after year, and sapphires of such clear colour are becoming harder to find, so this quality at this price makes real sense today. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests the origin of the silver.

Close to the face, this navy accent works best with simple, city-ready outfits - a white shirt, plain jeans and a leather jacket draped over the shoulders. The sapphire's colour plays well against dark hair and a cool complexion, but it lifts loose, light hair tucked behind the ear just as well. These are earrings for a walk through the city, a coffee, an after-work meeting - small, yet clearly present along the line of the neck.