Dark and striking, these dangle earrings with two labradorites bring a boho touch with a hint of vintage into any look. The cabochon cut leaves the stone's surface unbroken by facets, so the full play of labradorescence comes through - a blue, at times steely, flash that shifts across the dark background with every turn of the head. Craftsmen of the past valued this stone as a symbol of calm thinking and self-belief, while today it is also associated with inspiration to act. The enameled silver setting, shaped as a hanging silhouette, keeps that effect at the centre of attention without drawing the eye away from the play of light in the stone.

Only a small portion of the sorted raw material makes it into these earrings - what matters is depth of colour and a surface free of cracks. Refined European silver 925 forms the base beneath the hand-applied enamel, and the French maker's mark guarantees the quality and origin of the precious metal. Silver prices are rising, and good labradorites with strong labradorescence are becoming harder to find, so this purchase makes sense now. The pure alloy, free of nickel and other harmful additives, will not irritate even sensitive skin, which matters especially with earrings.

They come into their own in a total-black look - against a black turtleneck or a plain blouse without further embellishment, where they become the sole point of light near the face. Loose hair reveals the line of the neck and lets the labradorite shimmer freely with every movement. The medium size and weight of 5.5 grams make these earrings comfortable to wear from morning to evening, and the boho character of the form pairs well with a linen shirt or a leather jacket in the cooler months.