The play of textures here, from the rough hewn centre stones to the smooth cabochons, added to the vibrant jolt of colour, makes these a winning pick.

Joanna Gollberg is a teacher, writer (four books about jewellery) and working jeweller, based in North Carolina. You can read more about her here.

These earrings are available in orange carnelian (shown below), blue topaz, green peridot or purple amethyst. They sell for a very reasonable USD $420. You can find her online shop here; these are located under “earrings.”