Overall the shipping was was fast (about 2 weeks instead of over a month). I bought these to wear when out of town on vacation when I am afraid to bring expensive jewelry. Some of the pieces have a weird dark color that looks fake and obvious that it is costume, but some of them (mostly the earrings) seem more natural in color, and look almost like real gold. I like the thickness and weight of the necklaces from this brand, they are heavier and higher quality, but hate the color - it looks off.