Being as unperfect as these lovely turquoise beads, I love these still after seeing again. &, although I'm not typically a big fan of gold with many beads, I even like the interesting gold links. I've started buying turquoise over the past 3 or 4 years, & I only seem to appreciate the more unusual beads, rather than the perfect looking flawless or faultless turquoise beads that often command more money. These are simply wonderful to me! Enjoy...