Eight faceted blue topaz stones fall in a dangling line that catches the light from a different angle with every turn of the head. The small facets throw off a series of brief flashes, and the cool blue of the topaz sits well against fair skin and hair swept up high, leaving the neck bare. The vintage silhouette of the earrings has a calm, elongated line, with no unnecessary weight at the ear - a medium-sized form that still reads as visually light.

This set brings together stones of even, saturated colour and clean interior, free of clouding - it was this quality that decided the choice of these eight stones. Silver and good coloured stones keep rising in price, so earrings at this price and quality are a sound choice today. The metal is vermeil - refined sterling silver 925 coated with a thick layer of 18-carat gold, confirmed by the struck V mark. It is gold, not silver, that touches the skin, so wearing them carries no risk of irritation. The French maker's mark on the metal confirms its origin and the integrity of its craftsmanship.

They work well for the office with a smooth shirt and a jacket in a muted colour - beige, charcoal, dark green - where the cool blue of the topaz draws the eye without shouting for attention. Hair pulled into a bun or a sleek ponytail reveals the line of the earrings and the neck, giving them full visibility. At a weight of 1.9 grams, they wear light all day long, from a morning meeting to an evening out.