These stud earrings with two sapphires pair a minimalist form with a bold stone colour. The faceted cut breaks light across small facets, and the sapphires' hue settles into a deep, saturated navy with a cool blue flash at every turn of the head. Both stones are matched in colour and similar in clarity, so the pair reads as a coherent whole rather than a random pairing. The simple stud setting doesn't pull focus from the colour - close to the face and the line of the neck, the colour takes the lead.

The sapphire for these earrings is chosen with attention to depth of colour and clarity, so the stone's quality doesn't come with an inflated price. Good sapphires are becoming harder to find, and their price is rising along with silver prices, so buying now makes sense from a price standpoint. The setting is refined European silver 925, coated with a layer of rhodium that protects the surface from tarnishing and keeps the shine lasting. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal known for causing skin irritation, so the earrings don't irritate the skin even with everyday wear. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, registered with the assay office, attesting to its origin.

The small, discreet form works well in summer, when hair pulled back reveals the ears and the line of the neck. A linen dress in light beige or white pairs beautifully with the navy flash of the sapphire, creating a cool contrast against the warm tones of summer. The earrings also work well with a light strappy top and a simple hairstyle that shows off the face. This is the choice for days when the styling should stay simple and the colour near the face should stand out.