These garnet stud earrings carry a warm, deep red that shifts in intensity with every turn of the head - deepening almost to purple in shadow, then brightening and catching the light across their facets. The two faceted garnets have been matched so that colour and clarity are close between the stones, letting the pair read as a coherent whole. The small stud form and minimalist line keep the earrings sitting close to the earlobe, without drawing attention away from the face.

Garnets of this quality and colour intensity are becoming harder to find, and prices for good stones and silver have long been rising, so today's price for these earrings makes sense. The metal is refined European silver, and the 925 fineness confirms the purity of the alloy - free of nickel and additives that could irritate the skin. A rhodium layer protects the surface from tarnishing and loss of shine, so the silver keeps its bright, even tone for a long time. The piece is signed with the French maker's mark, which attests to the origin of the metal.

This pair works well in romantic styling - with a lace blouse, a pastel sweater or a dress with a small floral print. Hair gathered into a loose bun or tucked behind the ear reveals the neckline and lets the garnets draw the eye without competing with the rest of the look. Their small size and weight of 1.9 grams mean the earrings wear lightly from morning to evening, and the stone's dark red pairs well with both light hair and dark brown or black.