Each of these studs holds a semi-precious cabochon — a stone cut smooth and domed instead of faceted, so it shows its colour rather than its sparkle. Twelve are available, one for each month, and the difference between them is worth seeing: some clear and glassy, others clouded and deep.
The setting is edged with milgrain, a fine beaded border rolled into the metal. It is an old technique, and it gives the stud a slightly antique softness. They are made in sterling silver, finished in rhodium for a cool white or plated in yellow gold for warmth.
A birthstone piece is a personal thing, and these are restrained enough to be worn daily rather than saved. They sit comfortably alongside a second piercing or a small hoop.
The Details
Metal: Sterling silver
Finish: Rhodium-plated or yellow gold-plated
Stones: Semi-precious cabochon birthstone
Design: Milgrain-edged stud, available in twelve birthstones
