Two amber cabochons set in simple silver studs create earrings with a clean, minimalist line. The amber here has a rich honey tone with a hint of cognac, and as the head moves, small flashes of light appear within the stone. The understated setting doesn't draw attention away from the colour - it's the colour that leads the eye as the earring brushes the neckline and settles right by the earlobe.

Amber is fossilised resin, so every piece has a different pattern inside. For these earrings, two stones with an even, warm colour were chosen, so the pair looks cohesive from either side of the face. Amber has long been associated with sunny warmth and good fortune, which makes it a popular choice as a gift stone. Silver and good stones keep rising in price, so buying a pair like this today remains a sound decision. The setting is refined sterling silver 925 of European quality, additionally coated with a layer of rhodium - a hard metal resistant to scratching, so the shine doesn't fade after a few weeks of wear. The alloy contains no nickel, which is most often responsible for irritation, so the earrings can be worn without worrying about allergic reactions. The underside of the stud bears the French maker's mark struck on the piece, attesting to the origin of the metal.

These earrings feel most at home with simple, understated outfits. A soft, chunky-knit sweater, hair pulled up high and an exposed neckline let the amber play freely with its colour. In monochrome combinations - beige, ecru, deep grey - the honey tone of the stone immediately catches the eye. They also work well with hair worn loose, where the cabochon peeks out from behind a strand every so often, adding warmth to the face without unnecessary fuss.