Our daughter is an earring person!  We bought this pair for her because she is a December baby and the birthstone is (or used to be) ..... turquoise.  She loves them.  The quality seems to be very good, and the markings are realistic (not sure if they are genuine stone).  They are a tad heavy, but not difficult to wear (maybe they are stone?)  Anyway, they are very attractive and look like the real thing, and she is pleased.  The price was outstandingly inexpensive!  A great buy!