These dangle earrings in rhodium-plated 925 silver pair a modern, slender line with four faceted rubies. The facets catch light at different angles and break it into small flashes that bring out the dark, saturated crimson of the stone without exposing its interior. This dangling shape naturally follows the movement of the head, brushes past the neckline and draws the eye right at the face, pairing well with loose hair and a bare nape.

For this piece we chose rubies with a deep, even colour and high clarity, since it's these qualities that give the faceted cut something to shine with in the first place. Good rubies are rising in price along with silver, so this level of cut quality at this price point is a rarity today. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests the origin of the silver, and the silver itself is a pure, refined alloy of sterling silver 925, free of nickel and other additives that can irritate the skin around the ear. The rhodium layer is hard and scratch-resistant, so the metal's shine doesn't fade with everyday wear.

These earrings feel right at a meeting in the city - under a beige trench coat and a grey turtleneck, where the muted palette lets the ruby take all the attention. They also work well with a simple sweater and a wool coat in a cool shade of charcoal, when you need one striking point near the face. At 2.8 grams, despite their dangling shape, they wear light all day long.