I bought these as a gift for a young girl who loves things that sparkle, and these earrings fit the bill!  Are they of the best quality, no.  Do they look like Swarovski, no.  Were they a good price for what you get, yes.  I'm not sure what people are expecting for $15.  If you want the clarity and color that you get from genuine Swarovski crystals then you should shell out the $70+ for earrings directly from them.