Cool, blue labradorite in two faceted stones brings a note of dark shimmer to these earrings. Against the stone's black background, flashes of steel and navy light appear, visible only as the head moves. The simple form of the studs, free of extra ornament, keeps the whole piece in a minimalist spirit - here it's the stone that speaks, not the setting. Labradorite was once associated with inner calm and self-confidence; today it's simply a stone that works discreetly near the face, yet stays memorable.

A piece like this, with such a pronounced blue play of light, is easy to overlook, and finding another with a similarly intense shimmer isn't easy at all. Silver and good stones are rising in price, so buying now makes sense from a value standpoint. The setting is refined sterling silver 925 of high alloy purity, additionally coated with rhodium, which protects the surface from tarnishing and keeps its bright shine for a long time. An alloy free of nickel and other harmful additives means the earrings can be worn without worrying about skin irritation. The silver, stamped with the French maker's mark, confirms the metal's origin.

They look best as part of a total look: a black turtleneck or a plain blouse lets all the attention go to the blue flash of the stone at the neckline and hairline. Loose, smooth hair reveals the ears and lets the labradorite work with the light unobstructed. With hair tied back, the effect is even more striking - the earrings become the point the eye keeps returning to. Their light weight of 1.8 g means they can be worn comfortably from morning to evening, whatever the occasion.