Modern and striking, these earrings with two labradorites build a calm, dark contrast near the face. The cabochon cut reveals the labradorescence - when light hits at an angle, a blue, at times steely, reflection appears on the stone's surface, fading and returning with every turn of the head. Before it reaches its setting, each labradorite is examined against the light to assess the depth of this reflection and the clarity of its colour. Craftsmen of the past linked this stone to clarity of thought, self-confidence and inspiration - today it's an association, not a promise of effect.

Pure, refined 925 sterling silver, extracted and refined in Europe, holds both stones, and the rhodium coating on its surface is hard and scratch-resistant, so the metal's shine doesn't dull over time. The French maker's mark on the metal confirms its origin and completes the piece's signature. Silver and good stones get more expensive year on year, so a pair of this quality at this price is a sound choice today. For this amount you get a carefully selected labradorite and solid, rhodium-plated craftsmanship, not a compromise between the two.

These earrings work best close to the face - with hair pulled back or a short hairstyle, where nothing hides the stone's reflection. A soft sweater in cool grey or graphite-toned knitwear makes a natural backdrop - the blue flash of the labradorite draws the eye in such styling without any extra glamour. They also look good with a simple shirt and an open neckline, where the line of the face and neck gains a cool, striking accent. At 4.2 grams, they wear lightly all day long.