These minimalist stud earrings with two emeralds bring a rich, deep green into your look without any excess of form. The faceted cut carves the stone's surface into small planes that catch the light and return it in short flashes, all while revealing no clouding within the stone. The simple, understated setting doesn't pull attention away from the colour - it's the colour that leads the eye as the earring brushes the jawline.

Each pair is made with emeralds chosen for their colour and clarity, since these two qualities determine whether the green carries evenly across the whole surface of the stone. Good emeralds are becoming harder to find, and precious metal prices are rising, so buying at this price makes sense today. The setting is refined sterling silver 925 of European quality, coated in rhodium - a hard metal that protects the surface from scratching and tarnishing, so the shine lasts for a long time. The alloy contains no nickel or other harmful additives, so the skin behind the ear doesn't react with irritation. The French maker's mark on the metal guarantees its quality and origin.

These earrings feel best against a bare neck - with hair pinned up, with a neckline revealed by a silk blouse, or with the little black dress for an evening out. The minimalist stud form doesn't compete with your hairstyle or other accessories, so it's enough to keep the rest of your jewellery to a thin chain. The medium size means the green of the emerald is clearly visible up close, while the earrings still don't weigh you down over a long day of wear - 1.8 grams is barely noticeable.