These dangle earrings pair a classic line with the dark, saturated colour of six faceted garnets. Each stone was examined individually before setting, so that every pair combines garnets of uniform, deep purple without lighter discolouration. The facets catch the light with the smallest turn of the head, and the delicate posts let the earrings fall freely along the line of the neck. It's a shape that lifts the face without unnecessary weight - visible in profile when you tuck your hair behind your ear.

We select the garnets for this model for their clarity and depth of colour, and good stones in this shade are becoming harder to find, so today's price for this set makes sense. The rhodium coating on the silver protects it against tarnishing and scratches, keeping the shine bright for years. Beneath it lies pure, refined sterling silver 925 - it is the fineness that attests the purity of the alloy, which is why the metal doesn't irritate the skin. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which guarantees the origin of the metal.

These earrings work well in a city look - with a trench coat, a roll-neck and neutral shades of grey or beige, the garnet immediately draws the eye when you're speaking with someone face to face. Hair worn up reveals the line of the neck and lets the movement of the facets show with every turn of the head. They suit a meeting in town or an afternoon out, where a simple, classic shape without excess detail is what matters. The medium size and weight of 1.9 grams make them comfortable to wear all day long.