I just received these earrings and they are very pretty, and they appear to be well made though time will tell. The stones appear to be the color of those in the picture, though they are varying shades but close enough unless your extreemly close to them. I also purchased the matching necklace which is beautiful as well and seems to be well made (I did replaced the chain with a sturdier one). But the stones in the necklace are lighter and do not match the stones in the earrings, but I doubt anyone else would notice anyways unless I pointed it out and they were less than 2 feet away from them. I am VERY happy with the set. =)