These classic stud earrings bring the warm, sunny colour of amber right up close to the face. Two cabochon-cut amber stones catch the light differently than a flat surface would - at the right angle you can see depth in them, glints, and darker streaks arranged like the grain in wood. This is fossilised resin, a material with a soft, almost honeyed warmth that looks natural and warm against skin and hair. The simple stud form doesn't draw attention away from the stone - it's the stone that leads the eye when you tilt your head or tuck your hair behind an ear.

The choice of each piece of amber comes down to the colour and clarity of the resin - this pair features stones with an even, saturated tone and no random cloudiness. Precious metals are rising in price, and good-quality amber is becoming harder to find, so the price of this pair already looks reasonable today. The core is refined sterling silver 925 of high alloy purity, coated with a thick layer of 18-carat gold - it's the gold, not the silver, that touches the skin, so even sensitive ears can wear it without irritation. Compliance with the vermeil standard is confirmed by the stamped V mark, and the maker's mark establishing the piece's origin, registered with the French assay office, vouches for the quality of the whole pair. In old craft traditions, amber was associated with sunny warmth and good fortune - an association that still lingers today.

For an evening out, pair them with the little black dress and a silk blouse in a deep colour - with hair pulled back or a short boyfriend cut, the warm tone of the amber lifts an otherwise understated look. They also work well with a simple turtleneck and sleek, combed-back hair, when one striking piece of jewellery is all you need instead of several accessories. At 2.1 g, they're light enough to wear comfortably through a whole evening.