These dangle earrings with two amethysts play with purple light at every turn of the head. The minimalist stud setting doesn't draw attention away from the stone - it's the amethyst that leads the eye, as light falls on the faceted surfaces and breaks into small glimmers within the deep purple. The form is light and simple, designed with the neckline and loose, face-framing hair in mind. In old jewelry tradition, amethyst was associated with calm and clarity of mind; today it's valued simply for its rich colour and clarity.

Only a small portion of the sorted rough makes it into these earrings - what matters is purity and depth of colour, not the size of the stone itself. Availability of amethysts like these is limited by nature itself, and the prices of silver and fine stones have long been rising, which makes this purchase worthwhile today. The setting is refined European sterling silver 925, coated with a layer of rhodium that protects the surface against tarnishing and loss of shine for a long time. The alloy contains no nickel, so the earrings do not cause allergies or skin irritation. The French maker's mark on the metal confirms its origin.

At 3 centimetres long, the earrings move freely without weighing down the ear - they work well with short hairstyles or with hair pinned up to reveal the neck. For everyday wear, they pair nicely with a linen shirt in a natural shade, a loose-cut cotton dress or a simple sweater - the purple of the amethyst brings life to muted, earthy tones. In the evening, loose hair is enough to let the faceted stone catch the eye on its own.