These vintage-style dangle earrings play with the blue of topaz with every turn of the head. Fourteen faceted stones set in delicate posts catch the light and scatter it into small flashes that bring life to the neckline and cheeks. The shade is cool and saturated, close to the deep blue of a winter sky, and the faceted cut gives the piece a movement that a flat surface could never achieve. The retro silhouette of the earrings, with its elongated shape and openwork rhythm of links, recalls French jewellery elegance without unnecessary embellishment.

Each topaz was inspected and selected individually for colour and clarity, so despite the high quality the price remains reasonable. Silver and precious metals are rising in price, and good stones in this shade are becoming harder to find, which makes this purchase worth making now. The earrings are made using the vermeil technique: a core of refined European sterling silver 925, free of nickel and harmful additives, coated with a thick layer of 18-carat gold, which is the only part in contact with the skin. The V mark confirms compliance with the vermeil standard. The pure alloy contains no metal that causes irritation, so the earrings can be worn without concern. The French maker's mark - a legally protected stamp registered with the assay office in France - attests to the origin of this gold.

The blue of topaz pairs well with a simple, everyday urban look: a plain white shirt, jeans and a leather jacket are enough for the stone by the face to catch the eye. Loose hair or a simple ponytail reveal the neckline and let the earrings swing freely. This is jewellery to wear around town, at work and for an evening out without changing the whole outfit - all it takes is for light to catch the fourteen facets for the shade of topaz to do its work.