Earrings

Two styles sit side by side here. Studs, which are worn every day and go unnoticed, and drop earrings, which move with the head and are seen from afar. The first suit a face already framed by a hairstyle or a high collar. The second come into their own with a simple outfit and tied-back hair.

The crystal and cubic zirconia models are the most dressy in the selection: they are best kept for evenings out, while steel studs see you through a working day without asking for anything.

First wear: clean the post before putting it in, and take drop earrings off before sleeping so as not to pull on the lobe. If your ears react easily to jewellery, start with a pair worn for just a few hours.