The picture just doesn't do it justice. These earrings are gorgeous, they look like they are way more expensive; I am a jewelry fan just not to say addict, I have seen a lot of jewelry out there and I just can't believe I only paid 20 bucks for these. The Amethysts are of a deep purple color and are very clear I can't see any inclusions. The leverback works just fine and they look so elegant when you put them on. These earrings were the reason why I decided to try more pieces from the Amazon Collection; I now own at least five pieces and I'm very happy with all of them and will be getting more in the future for sure. The price is just unbelievable and I'm planning to get a couple more to give as gifts. Order these you will not regret it. Anyways if you don't like them, Amazon has one of the best return policies out there. Good luck!