I received these green amethyst earrings as a birthday gift, and I am so thrilled with them.  The stones are cushion cut, which is my favorite cut for colored gemstones.  I feel like it is an especially ideal cut for lightly colored gemstones, such as green amethyst.  The stones themselves are a nice size.  These are a little on the big size for me, but I wear them for mostly dressy occasions which call for more noticeable jewelry.  The sterling silver settings are gorgeous.  They seem to be very sturdy and the sterling silver is bright, shiny, and somewhat weighty.  The earrings are not heavy to wear, but the sturdy setting makes me feel confident that a stone will not fall out of its setting.  The stones are bright, clear, and well matched.  I don't see any flaws in these earrings.  These appear to be much more expensive than they really are, and I am so happy that I received them.  I would recommend them to anyone who is a lover of green amethyst.