The deep, purplish garnet in these earrings shifts shade with every turn of the head - from dark red to a brighter, lively glint. The faceted cut catches the light in its tiny facets and sends it back in short flashes whenever hair falls away from the ear. The stud shape is simple and minimalist, with no unnecessary detail, so the stone stays the main focus of the design. This is jewelry made for close contact with the face - it sits near the earlobe and highlights the line of the neck without any weight.

Each of the two garnets was examined separately and hand-picked for colour and clarity, since only this kind of selection delivers high quality at a sensible price. Silver and precious metals keep rising in price, and good stones are growing scarcer, so buying at this price makes sense today. The earrings are made using the vermeil technique - a core of refined European 925 silver coated with a thick layer of 18-carat gold, confirmed by the struck vermeil mark V. It is the gold, not the silver, that touches the skin, and the alloy, free of nickel and other harmful additives, does not cause allergies. The piece is also signed with silver bearing the French maker's mark, which attests to the origin of the metal.

For everyday wear, garnet pairs well with a linen shirt in a natural shade or a loose cotton sweater - the stone's dark purple brings life to a muted palette of beiges and greys. With hair worn loose, the earrings hide and reveal themselves for a moment whenever you tuck a strand behind your ear. For evening looks, they suit hair pulled back smoothly, which exposes the neckline and lets the garnet shine fully.