These are wonderful earrings. As other people have mentioned, they are very substantial earrings which make them perfect for someone like me who doesn't care for small, delicate earrings which get lost. These stand out without being overwhelming or too long and dangly. They are very classy. The pearls have a slight pinkish undertone to them. My pair was not noticably button shaped although others here have said theirs were. My other favorite thing about these earrings is that they are very secure. The leverback closure keeps them securely in your ear and you don't need to worry about them catching on your clothing or coming loose. All in all, a wonderful value and a great buy.