When deciding on whether to purchase or not, I looked at the reviews and the costs of. Well, let me tell you these are great!!! I bought them for my son. Who needed something quickly for his ear piercing. He lost his earring. :( Anyway, these are great, not just for a girl...both sexes can wear it. It has a great shine to them, they look like black diamonds...well, pretty darn close. :) It's affordable..and that's the overall point when it comes down to it. On size it's a medium stone, the color is a rich deep black the posts and backs are sturdy--solid. Looks great sparkles a bit and it was cost efficient. Also, no-one knows the difference when he wears it!!! Psst...but us. ;) Oh and also, its comes in a small little white box. It's ship to you to well, so no damage when I received the product. I also just to add, bought two other pair--the white stone and another white stone but also with the gold posts--ALL ARE GREAT!!! I truly, recommend this to anyone that needs a pair of nice earrings that is affordable. Thanks, Amazon and the seller..to me your currently giving them away. I spent under $40 bucks with all 3 pair. :-)