Two cabochon-cut amethysts hang freely along the jawline, close to the hair and neck. The cabochon cut smooths the surface of the stone and gathers light into one dense point rather than scattering it into tiny flashes, so the purple looks deep and calm, without sharp glints. The simple, dangling silhouette measuring 4 cm has a modern line, light and clear-cut at once, so the earrings draw the eye without unnecessary excess.

Both stones were matched so that the colour and clarity of the amethysts are close to each other, which is obvious at first glance in this pair of earrings. Silver and good coloured stones get more expensive year after year, and finding such a well-matched pair of amethysts is becoming harder, so their current price remains an opportunity worth taking today. Rhodium plating protects the silver from tarnishing and scratches, and its hard coating keeps the shine far longer than the raw metal. The base remains refined sterling silver 925 of European quality, gentle even on sensitive skin thanks to the absence of nickel and other allergenic additives. The whole piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to the origin of the silver.

This pair sits well with a lace blouse in powder pink or a dress with a small, romantic print, with the amethyst's purple then enlivening the pastel palette and underlining the delicacy of the whole look. Hair swept up high or tucked behind the ear reveals the stones and lets them move freely with every turn of the head. Amethyst has long been associated with calm and clarity of mind, which makes these earrings a fitting gift idea with a personal message.