Received the earrings much quicker than expected, especially since they were shipped out of state. The packaging was very well done, and the email I received from the vendor was nothing but cordial and friendly! The quality is superb, and it lusters and shines much brighter than expected! Had them in for a few days and I've received a bunch of compliments!Be warned that since this is sterling silver, the stem that goes through the piercing hole bends with too much force. I hadn't had an earring in years before trying these on and I forced the earring in too hard-- there wasn't a major fold, more like a bend. Silver is soft, and as this is the real deal, please be careful! I managed to get the stem as fascimile of a straight line as much as I could but just be gentle.Another small warning is that since this is a fine work of silver, the earring clasp is small. Be careful you don't lose it in carpeting!Aside from that, amazing product with absolutely amazing work! I will be trying these in oxidized black next!!