Based on how lovely the first pair of earrings that I ordered from Gem Avenue were (the little turquoise and black beaded ones pictured and sold now as a due with these)and the rave reviews here, I was anxious to add these to my wardrobe.  But sadly, these aren't at all like the first pair though they closely resemble the turquoise pair in the pictures. Simply put I wouldn't have purchased these at all had I seen them.  They are a flat cheap looking silver mounting, and the blue (stones??) are much darker than pictured and honestly they look like plastic beads from a cheap jewelry making kit!! According to this ad, these earrings originally sold for $40 and are now on sale for $20!  I would've walked away from them completely had I seen them in a shop.  I WILL give Gem Avenue a star for prompt delivery AND the earrings were packaged beautifully sealed in a tiny bag inside a nice gift box. But the product itself is sub par.  I can't believe these earrings got all these stars!!! I am returning them for my $20 that I can spend on products with this same company that ARE far and away more superior.