These peridot stud earrings catch a flash of green with every turn of the head, the faceted cut pulling light into small, sharp glints. The two stones sit in a simple, minimalist setting that never competes for attention - it's the colour that leads the eye, not the shape of the metal. Peridot's green shade has long been linked to spring freshness and new beginnings, which suits the lightness of this form against the face.

A peridot like this is easy to overlook - clean, richly saturated in colour, with no flaw visible against the light, and a second stone of similar depth is hard to find today. Precious metals are rising in price, good coloured stones are getting scarcer, so buying now makes sense financially. The setting is made of refined sterling silver 925 of European quality, and a rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, keeping the shine longer. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal most often responsible for skin reactions, so the earrings can be worn without worry. Each piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests the silver's origin.

At 1.9 g, the earrings are almost unnoticeable on the ear, which comes in handy especially in the evening. They look good with an exposed neckline, hair pulled back into a simple bun, and with a little black dress in silky sheen, when the rest of the accessories are best kept to a minimum. The green flash of peridot then brings life to the cool black, and the simple form of the studs doesn't compete with the rest of the look. This is jewelry for going out, where what matters is one strong, definite accent by the face.