Peridot stud earrings bring out a lush, green glow that catches the light differently with every turn of the head. The faceted cut breaks the colour into small, distinct glints, and the minimalist setting keeps the eye on the stone rather than the metal. This shade brings to mind a fresh leaf or spring grass right away - cool, yet vivid. The simple stud form lets the earrings sit close to the earlobe, without overwhelming the face or the line of the neck.

The two stones in this pair stand out for their rare purity of colour - a specimen like this is easy to overlook, and a second one just as good is hard to find afterwards. Silver prices are rising, and good coloured stones are becoming harder to source today, so this pair at its current price is a sound choice. The setting is refined sterling silver 925 with a high-purity alloy, free of nickel and other sensitising additives, so even sensitive skin tolerates it well. The rhodium layer is hard and scratch-resistant, so the metal keeps its shine for a long time without tarnishing. The silver bears the French maker's mark struck into the metal, registered with the assay office, which attests to its origin.

These earrings feel most at home with simple, knitwear-based outfits - a soft sweater in cool grey or a monochrome look in écru tones. Peridot's green glint enlivens a muted palette and pairs well with hair worn down, revealing the ear. For work, they work well with a smooth turtleneck; in the evening, with a simple dress and no other jewellery at the neck. At 1.8 g, the pair wears light all day long.