Six faceted blue topaz stones bring a cool, clear blue into these earrings - the colour sits evenly across each stone, with no shade variation, so the pair reads as one coherent whole. The small facets catch the light with every turn of the head, and the compact stud form keeps the stone sitting close to the earlobe, right by the face. The boho style shows in the loose, light silhouette of the setting - this is everyday jewelry, but with real character.

Each topaz in this set is selected for clarity and depth of colour, since only an even tone gives that calm, uniform blue. Silver and good coloured stones are getting more expensive, so earrings at this price and quality are a sensible choice today. The setting is vermeil - refined European silver 925 covered with a thick layer of 18-carat gold, confirmed by the struck vermeil mark V. It's the gold, not the silver, that touches the skin, and an alloy free of nickel and other harmful metal additives means the earrings can be worn without worrying about irritation. The piece is also stamped with the French maker's mark establishing its origin, registered at the assay office in France.

They come through best in a total-black outfit - a black turtleneck or a simple top with a high neckline creates a backdrop against which the blue of the topaz becomes a point of light near the face. Hair pulled back or tucked behind the ears further reveals the line of the earrings along the neck. This combination works for a day at the office as well as an evening out, when total black is meant to be a muted yet striking background. The light weight of 1.4 grams means they can be worn comfortably all day.