Pretty but not convinced they're completely sterling silver.
So I'm not going to lie - when I first opened these, I was a little bit disappointed. They LOOK kind of cheap, like department store costume jewelry, at first glance. I almost sent them back but decided to put them on, and they do look a bit better on, and more importantly, they definitely feel high-quality. The pearls are very shiny with great luster.<br /><br />My one concern is that I'm not sure what the metal is. The title says sterling silver, and the description says "sterling silver posts" on closer look, which generally means that the rest of the earring is not sterling silver. I'm a little bit scared to wear them for an extended period of time and risk a rash, and I always find it concerning when companies aren't 100% crystal clear about exactly what the metal is made of. If the entire thing is sterling silver and gold-plated, say so, because otherwise those of us with allergies have to assume it's not. I'm therefore passing these on to a friend who doesn't have the same sensitivities I have, and until/unless the description is updated to clarify, I wouldn't recommend these to anyone who is sensitive to metals.
Rating: 3 stars