These dangle earrings with garnet catch the eye with a delicate movement at every turn of the head. The faceted cut breaks light into small, sharp glints, and the deep, saturated red of the garnet brings to mind warmth and glow. Four garnets arranged in a slender, modern line don't weigh down the ear, but instead drape gently toward the neckline, brightening the complexion and framing the contour of the face. The form is simple yet striking - free of unnecessary ornament, with the focus placed squarely on the stone itself.

Each garnet is assessed for colour and clarity before it goes into the setting, so at this stone size the quality stays high while the price remains reasonable. Silver and good stones are getting more expensive, so buying now makes sense price-wise. The setting is vermeil - refined European silver 925 coated with a thick layer of 18-carat gold, confirmed by the struck V mark. It is the gold, not the silver, that touches the skin, and the 925 fineness attests to the purity of the alloy, free of nickel and harmful additives. The silver, bearing the French maker's mark, carries a guarantee of the metal's origin, and the European quality of workmanship shows in the precision with which every facet is set.

They work well for the office paired with a plain shirt and a classic blazer in muted grey or navy - the colour of the stone then plays off the darker fabric rather than competing with it. With hair worn loose, the garnet catches the light through the strands; with hair pulled back, it sits fully exposed at the neckline. These are earrings for days when an understated look needs one warm, striking pop of colour.