Last year I gave my then 11 year old granddaughter a single-pearl & chain necklace.  She asked if I could find her something like it with a black pearl for the next year.  When I didn't find the necklace, I decided to order these black pearl earrings for her birthday.  When she opened the gift box, she went and put the earrings on immediately.  So they are definitely a hit and it was wonderful to see her so pleased.