Bold and modern, these dangle earrings draw out the full silky glow of tiger's eye. The stone is a variety of quartz where fine fibrous structures create a cat's-eye effect - with every turn of the head, a bright streak of light glides across the dark, brownish-gold surface. The cabochon cut brings out this play of light, while 48 small cubic zirconia stones surrounding the two tiger's eye stones add a delicate sparkle to the whole. The big, 3.5-centimetre form lets the earrings move freely along the neckline without losing their lightness.

Each of the two tiger's eye stones was examined against the light and chosen individually before being set - which is why both cabochons show such a distinct, even shine while keeping the price accessible. In jewelry tradition, tiger's eye has been associated with stability and the body's capacity for regeneration, though here it's above all about its look and quality. Good stones are becoming harder to find, and silver is rising in price, so buying now makes sense price-wise. The setting is pure, refined European silver, sterling silver 925 - a rhodium layer protects it against tarnishing and scratches, so the shine lasts long without extra care. The 925 fineness confirms the purity of the alloy, and the piece bears the French maker's mark, which guarantees the origin of the metal.

They look best in an all-black look - with a black turtleneck or a plain top with no extra accessories, where the dark tone of the tiger's eye and the glimmers of cubic zirconia draw the eye to the face and hairline. Hair worn loose to reveal the ears, or a simple ponytail, lets the movement of the stones be fully appreciated. They're a great choice for evening occasions, but work just as well with a simple sweater on a cool autumn day.