The cool blue of two faceted blue topazes catches the light with every turn of the head, and the dangle form of these earrings sways gently along the neckline. A modern, elongated silhouette holds the stones away from the earlobe, so the blue of the topaz stays visible even with a quick glance to the side. The facets break the light repeatedly, so the shade shifts in intensity - from a deep cornflower to a lighter, clear tone - depending on the angle the light hits them.

Each of the two topazes was inspected and selected for pure, saturated colour, free of shadows or cloudiness, which is not a given at such an accessible price for earrings like these. Silver and other precious metals are rising in price, and good stones in this shade are becoming harder to find, which is why this purchase makes sense right now. The core of the earrings is refined European 925 silver coated with a layer of 18-carat gold to vermeil standard, confirmed by the struck V mark - it is gold, not silver, that touches the skin, and an alloy free of nickel and other harmful additives will not irritate even sensitive ear areas. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark - a legally protected mark registered with the assay office in France, which attests to the origin of the metal.

These earrings sit well with simple, natural fabrics: a linen shirt in a light shade, a cotton blouse or a loose sweater with the neck exposed. Hair worn down, revealing the ear, lets the blue of the topaz play freely with every movement of the head, while a ponytail or braid reveals the full line of the drop. Against a muted, light outfit, this cool shade brings a clear contrast and draws the eye without needing any extra adornment near the face.