This is a gorgeous strand of baroque pearls. I've been eyeing them for a long time and wanted a sale and I got them on sale. Received them yesterday. these pearls are really big but not so big that they look fake or ridiculous. The luster on these pearls is incredible with a rainbow of colors. The surface is mostly smooth with just a few minor imperfections (that is to be expected with baroque pearls). They are also mostly evenly matched, which is very difficult with baroque pearls that are all different shapes. Very small 'tail' on these. These pearls are everything they say in the description and more. If you like 'different' then I highly recommend one of these if you can get one.