Faceted lapis lazuli opens up these earrings with a deep, dark navy hue lifted by tiny golden flecks running through the stone's structure. The minimalist, dangle silhouette measures 3.0 cm and sways gently with every movement of the head, catching the light across new facets with each gesture. Close to the face and the line of the neck, this colour works as a cool counterpoint to warm skin and hair tones. In ancient cultures lapis lazuli was linked with idealism, intuition and inner harmony, lending these earrings a touch of symbolic depth.

For this pair, two stones were chosen for their exceptionally even, richly saturated colour and clean structure, free of stray discolouration. Good stones of this class are becoming harder to source, as nature itself limits the supply, while silver and precious metal prices climb month by month. That makes today's still-reasonable price for this pair all the more worthwhile. They are set in refined sterling silver 925 of high alloy purity, and it is the fineness mark that confirms this purity and the European quality of the workmanship. A rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the shine lasts long without extra cleaning. The maker's mark struck on the silver, registered with the French assay office, attests to the origin of the metal.

This pair suits easy, everyday looks: under a soft chunky-knit sweater, in a monochrome outfit built on greys and beiges, or with a simple turtleneck that leaves the neck and hair on show. The navy lapis lazuli then brings the muted palette of the outfit to life, drawing the eye straight to the face. At 2.8 grams, the earrings wear lightly all day long, from morning through to an evening out.