The deep purple of the garnet plays with every turn of the head in these earrings - the faceted cut breaks the light into small, warm glints visible right by the face. Two garnets are set in a dangle, modern form that moves gently along the neckline and highlights the movement of the hair, without weighing down the ear. This is a stone of rich, deep red colour that takes on an almost glowing tone under artificial light.

The choice of each garnet comes down to the stone's colour and clarity - hence the high quality at a price that remains reasonable. Silver and good coloured stones are rising in price, and stones with this depth of colour are becoming harder to find, so buying now makes sense. The earrings are made of refined European silver 925, free of nickel and other harmful additives, so they do not cause allergies or skin irritation. A rhodium coating protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the shine lasts long without extra cleaning. The piece is signed with the French maker's mark - a legally protected mark registered with the assay office in France, which attests the metal's origin.

For an evening out, pair them with a little black dress or a silk blouse with an open neckline - garnet plays well against skin and hair swept up into a high bun. The simple, dangling form needs no extra decoration at the ear, just soft make-up in cool tones so attention stays on the colour of the stone. The medium size of the earrings makes them noticeable yet still light enough to wear comfortably all evening.