These stud earrings with two blue topazes catch the eye with a delicate sparkle right by the face. The faceted cut breaks light into fine glints that come alive with every turn of the head and flicker between strands of hair. The form is simple and understated, free of unnecessary detail - a true minimalist piece where all the attention rests on the colour of the stone. The cool blue of the topaz brings to mind clear water and calm, and it lends the neckline a subtle, cool accent.

Only a small portion of the sorted raw material makes it into these earrings - depth of colour and clarity are what matter, so the final topaz has to meet high standards while keeping the price reasonable. Silver and precious metals are steadily rising in price, and good stones are becoming harder to find, so there's good reason to buy now rather than later. The core of the earrings is refined European silver 925, coated with a thick layer of 18-carat gold to vermeil standard, confirmed by the stamped V mark. It's the gold, not the silver, that touches the skin, which gives comfort even for sensitive skin, since the alloy contains no nickel or other allergenic additives. The French maker's mark - a legally protected stamp registered at the French assay office - attests the origin of the metal and the European quality of the craftsmanship.

These earrings sit well alongside a lace blouse or a dress with a small, romantic print, where a pastel palette lets the blue of the topaz play freely against the face. Hair worn up reveals the ears and highlights the neckline, so the stone becomes a natural finishing touch to the hairstyle. They work well with soft makeup in cool tones, where their small size and light weight of 0.8 grams let you wear them from morning to evening without feeling weighed down.