"these earrings are so much more than ... " (more) i expected. they are more beautiful than the pictures. i didn't realize the leaves were "jewelled", they reflect light like gemstone (i thought they were painted, or enamel, something like that) and the center as well. and they are "weighty", even being so small which tells me they are well constructed. and the meticulous attention to detail in the packaging (the earrings and packaging arrived in perfect condition) tells me this individual rises above the crowd in everything she does...goes "above and beyond the call of duty", oh, it's so hard to say what i am trying to say! i am just very impressed with every aspect of this auction and the person behind it. virginia woolverton"