Although I am not usually one to wear heart shaped or themed jewelry, I was willing to make an exception for these earrings.  I have always enjoyed Amethyst, as purple is one of my favorite colors and these do not disappoint. Sometimes with Amethyst the shade can be so light that others may not realize that they are in fact Amethyst while you are wearing them, but the color of these are very deep and vibrant. The size of the stone is good, not too big, but not so small that they won't show well. Also the sterling posts are solid and the backs connect nicely, with no concern of them coming off. Overall I think these earrings make a great gift for a young girl or woman or maybe just a treat for yourself.