I ordered these in late December 2008. They were shipped quickly and arrived in great condition with a small, velvety pouch for storage. The price is difficult to beat. The silver is highly polished, so I hope it holds up. They still look great three months from purchase, and I wear them at least once a week. They've worked well for both dressy occasions and more casual wear, and have earned several compliments from coworkers and students. I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for inexpensive silver jewelry that doesn't look or feel inexpensive.