Eight faceted garnets catch the eye with every turn of the head - tiny facets catch the light and reflect it in a deep, saturated red that shifts into a richer purple as the earring turns. The dangle shape moves freely against the neckline and hair, and the loose, irregular rhythm of the stones builds a character close to boho style. The medium size keeps the earrings clearly visible near the face without weighing it down.

Each garnet is assessed before setting, checking the stone's colour and clarity under light. Silver and precious metals are rising in price, and good stones are becoming harder to find, so a set this well finished at this price is a sound choice for today. The setting is vermeil - refined sterling silver 925 coated with a thick layer of 18-carat gold, confirmed by the stamped V mark, so that only gold, smooth and free of any trace of harmful metal additives, touches the skin. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark establishing its origin, registered with the French assay office.

These earrings feel right for a family celebration - worn with an elegant dress in a warm shade and hair pinned up to reveal the neckline, the garnets take on extra depth in candlelight or under a chandelier. It's worth pairing them with simple complementary jewellery so nothing competes with the colour of the stones. The light weight of 1.8 grams means they can be worn all evening without tiring the ears.