I love pearls and I purchased this on a whim.  I have other pearls that are of good quality, but, I have always like the look of freshwater pearls.  This set can be dressed up or dressed down.  The necklace is surprisingly heavy, without being too heavy.  The pearls have  a nice luster.  The "black" pearls are not really "black", the are a pretty shade of dark gray.  Nice twist effect and the clasp is large and easy to use.  I would definitely recommend.