I absolutely love these earrings. They looked like they would be heavy but they are very light weight, without taking away any of the beauty. If you don't like long earrings, these aren't for you but I personally love the lenght. They a very shiney, but has a classy look. The lapis stones are great and match perfectly. They also, have a shine to them but not like a bead. The post are long, which I need because I have thick earlobes. These were packaged in a blue velvet like bag, then placed in a small box and then put in a bigger cardboard box for safety. They did arrive before there due date. These remind me of something that would be made by American Indians. I also, bought the necklace.