***Update 2/15/2013***

A couple of days ago, one of the pearls came off the post. I contacted Amour customer service to see about replacing them. My e-mail was promptly answered by Connie, who informed me that they can send me a replacement, but that the pearls are glued to the posts and if the earrings are worn a lot, especially in the shower, the glue can weaken or wear off. I decided not to send them back, and will re-glue them myself with super glue. I'm not changing my rating, because I'm satisfied with the answer I received - it makes perfect sense to me. I wanted to update my review with this for 2 reasons:

1. To make others aware about the issue I had, so if it happens to you, you won't be surprised.
2. To say how happy I am with the really great customer service I received from Connie. She was friendly, informative, and really quick to answer my questions. I couldn't have asked for more in a customer service experience. I'm really pleased with my dealings with Amour, and with Connie in particular!

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For years, I had trouble with earrings - I'd put them in, and immediately my earlobes would start burning, getting red and inflamed. I had no idea why, and figured I just wouldn't ever be able to wear earrings. Then I did some research, and found out I was most likely allergic to the metal (usually nickle) in most earrings, and that I could get earrings that were "hypoallergenic". I was cautiously excited - hopeful that I might be able to wear earrings again, but not 100% convinced.

I found these earrings, and thought they looked nice. I've always fancied the idea of a nice set of pearl earrings. And for this price, I figured even if they irritated my ears, I wouldn't be out that much money. And if they didn't bother my ears, then I'd have a nice set of earrings! I got them on Monday, put them in, and immediately I felt....nothing. No burning. No swelling. No redness. I was surprised, but still a bit dubious. I decided to leave them in for a bit and see what happened. I can now happily report that I've had them in for over 24 hours (I even slept with them in), and my ears feel fine!! And, what's more, I love the look of these earrings!

Others have commented that the earrings aren't perfectly round, or perfectly white. Both of these are true. But I actually like them more that way. They're more of a light ivory color than white, but I think that gives them a warmer look. Also, they're slightly flatter than round - as if someone took the pearl and squished it ever so slightly. I like this, too - it makes them more unique :-)

All in all, I'm super happy with these earrings. They're simple, they're a great price, they're pretty, and they don't hurt my ears - a girl couldn't ask for much more! :-)