The tiger's eye cabochons in these stud earrings catch the light with a silky sheen known as the cat's eye effect - a narrow, warm glint moves across the stone's surface with every turn of the head. The colour is deep, brown-gold, shifting in places into honey and dark amber. The minimalist form of the stud keeps the stone close to the earlobe, with no additional embellishment, so all attention stays on the texture of the stone itself. This is discreet jewellery that works on the line of the face and neck, not on the rest of the outfit.

Only a small portion of the raw material reviewed makes it into these studs - what matters is the fibre pattern and clarity of colour, and the rest is set aside at the selection stage. Refined European silver 925, free of nickel and other metal additives, can be worn without worry of skin irritation. The rhodium layer is hard and scratch-resistant, which keeps the silver from tarnishing for a long time and preserves an even shine. The metal is stamped with the maker's mark - a legally protected mark registered with the French assay office, attesting to its origin. Silver and good stones are steadily rising in price, so buying them at this price and quality makes sense today. In old-time jewellery craft, tiger's eye was linked to stability and inner renewal.

In spring, these studs pair well with a pastel trench coat and a silk scarf tied loosely at the neck - the warm tone of the stone echoes the season's beiges and powder pinks. Hair swept into a bun or tucked behind the ears reveals the stone and lets you appreciate the glints of light on its surface. A light-coloured bag and a simple blouse complete the look, with no need for extra accessories near the ears.