I initially purchased this set for my godmother for Christmas. She wears a variety of jewelry and tends to match her sparkles with her clothing. She has two sets of pierced holes in her ears, and I thought it would be nice for her to carry on the matching throughout. She loves them.

I recently lost my own white cubic zirconia studs. I wanted to purchase another set, but thought it would be nice to have a genuine stone. I am not big on diamonds, and the price is quite daunting. Then I remembered the white topaz from this set, and decided to get one for myself. It was money well spent on both occasions, since I also have some pendants and rings that contain the other stones in this collection.

I should warn you though that the colors of the stones are rather pale, except for the garnet which is surprisingly dark. This is usually the case with cheaper stones, so if you are looking for some real eye-popping color, this is not the set for you. Also, the metal, while it is sterling, is not terribly strong, so take it easy on the wear and tear.

They are a perfect size for stud earrings: not too large or small, which makes it easier to wear them with larger pendants that draw a lot of attention, or to wear in their own right. I definitely recommend this set to anyone looking for a good gift for jewelry wearers or if they are looking to expand their own collection.