Gorgeous! But I suspect the "stones" are acrylic
Overall, I'm happy with this purchase and I think the earrings are absolutely gorgeous.<br />THE PROS: I feel like the earrings are exactly as pictured, and I don't understand the reviews that say they are larger or smaller than expected. They are very shiny and sparkly, and the blue is just a small pop of color against my dark hair. The wires are comfortable and lightweight -- I don't understand the criticism that they would need silicone plugs to hold them securely, because they are shaped in such a way that they cannot fall out easily. I've never seen ear wires shaped like this, and I really like it! To me, the wires are sturdy, not fragile -- but I don't recommend sleeping in these.<br /><br />THE CONS: For what they are, I think they are slightly over-priced. But that's subjective and a minor quibble. The main complaint -- I wish the seller would be honest about what the "stones" are. These do not seem to be quartz, and I don't even think they're glass or crystal. I suspect the "gems" are made from high-quality acrylic. Because they're lovely, I don't mind what the material is, EXCEPT that it makes it hard to know how to care for them. Will the "stones" survive a quick dip in silver cleaner when the wires become tarnished? How to know?<br /><br />There's no stamp indicating .925 sterling silver, and I guess there's not room for one.<br />I'd worry more about the seller's "gold" version of these, which looks like it is gold plate over sterling -- again, without accurate info on the materials, buyers don't know how to care for the items to keep them looking shiny and new.  I hope the seller sees this and responds with transparency about what the "gems" are made of.
Rating: 4 stars