This pair of earrings was a very pleasant surprise. I ordered them mainly because their price was close to the amount I needed to add to my order for free shipping, and because I like smoky quartz. The pair I received has a deeper color than that shown, and has fewer flaws/better clarity. In addition, the cut is unique and lovely: in the photo it looks like a standard checkerboard cut with a marquise-like shape, but they're actually closer to a pear or teardrop shape with a slight twist, and the cut is five long, diagonal, parallel facets on each side, with smaller facets along the edges. The tiny pearl accents are a pretty, pale silver-gray color. The hooks/clasps have a decent amount of metal, and are stamped "925 FAS THAI" along the back. These will dress up a casual outfit, or complement a dressy one. If you're a smoky quartz fan, don't hesitate to add these to your collection.