The negative reviews for these earrings is a little confusing.  Maybe there is a problem with quality control and I just got lucky. On the other hand, I also have this same earring in the rose gold tone and I've enjoyed them, too.  They really look like true rose gold.

I really like these earrings.  I've been wearing them three to four times a week and they have held up well.  They look just like the day they arrived.

They reflect light well due to the carvings into the silver.  This addition, plus the fact they are 'square' hoops, makes them appear more expensive.  I've received compliments on these earrings, both the silver AND the rose pair.

I have seen really cheap looking (plain tube style) hoops in discount stores priced higher.  I consider these to be a good deal.  They are light weight, which I like.  They won't tug on your ear.  And, they are not flimsy, at least not the 0.8" version.