At first glance these earrings are great!  The freshwater pearl is big and pretty.  They hang on a nice sterling silver, locking type setting that won't get lost easily.  I loved all of these qualities and that is why I purchased them.  I was shocked though to see that one of the pearls looked as if someone had cut 3 grooves in the side of it.  They were not actually cuts but flaws that are so apparent and deep that they look like cuts.  I was very disappointed as I was going to give them for a gift and couldn't.  I gave them 3 stars as they are silver and very large pearls for under twenty bucks.  The grooves however are rediculous and show that the company does not have high standards!!!