Faceted tiger's eye stones bring out a warm, golden-brown depth in these earrings, revealing a narrow, silky flash of light with every turn of the head. It's the cat's-eye effect characteristic of this variety of quartz - the facets break it into fine, flickering lines rather than showing a single smooth sheen. The stud shape is simple and small, sitting close to the earlobe, so the stone works almost right against the face rather than decorating from a distance. This kind of minimalism pairs well with a short neckline and hair that leaves the ear exposed.

Only carefully selected tiger's eye stones make it into both studs. Out of all the raw material reviewed, only a small portion remains, the part with the most regular, silky sheen. Silver and good coloured stones get more expensive year by year, so a piece of this quality at this price is a sound choice today. The setting is made of rhodium-plated silver - the rhodium layer is hard and scratch-resistant, which keeps the surface from tarnishing or turning dull, so the shine lasts longer. Beneath it lies refined European silver of 925 fineness, and it is this fineness that confirms the purity of the alloy, free of nickel and other harmful additives, so the metal doesn't irritate the skin. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which denotes the origin of the silver. Tiger's eye has long been associated with stability and renewal, which makes these earrings a good idea for a gift with personal meaning.

For the weekend, they pair well with an oversized sweater in cool grey and a light scarf tied loosely around the neck. Hair pulled back into a low ponytail leaves the ear exposed and lets the facets catch the light with every tilt of the head. In a calm, earthy look, it's the stone that draws the eye, even as the shape stays discreet. At 1.9 g, the earrings wear light from morning to evening.