My mom got me these off my wish list because they're the regulation size for what females can wear in the Navy and I didn't have any for work. They arrived in a little velvet pouch which was cute, but one of the posts was slightly bent... no big deal right? It still went in my ear no problem. The main issue I have with them is that the posts themselves are engraved, which I've never seen before so it's a bit weird to me. Also, you know how sometimes you get a little gross stuff on the post after you take your earrings out? Just me? I hope not... anyway, it's extra gross when you have to try and wipe your ear junk out of the writing on the post. That being said, they're still functional so I'm willing to overlook the weirdness.