These earrings are very pretty.  I think they actually look nicer than the picture.  They are delicate.  The gold is thin, which is why with the price of gold through the roof, these are affordable.  I would not subject them to sleeping in them.  They are very lightweight, the drop is not quite at dangle length but they are a pretty earring in the ear. They have a glow about them.  The other reviews citing the packaging or gift boxing are correct.  They do come in a faux velour pouch, but if someone wanted to give them as a gift they should consider getting a nice presentation box for them.  I'm glad I bought these earrings.  The price was good and the earrings were worth the price.  The best part of the whole deal for me was a little tag that was attached to the earrings that said they were made in the USA.