I saw this piece in a piercing shop two years ago and finally decided to follow through on the purchase! The piece arrived well packaged and sealed to ensure sanitation. As it is a natural stone, expect variations from the photo. My stone is less “mossy” than the stone pictured, which I was slightly disappointed by as I love the green. But, it wasn’t different enough that I was dissatisfied. The threadless end is slightly bent to ensure a secure fit and the stone is well sized for my tragus piercing. If you’re looking for a stone that “sparkles” you’d be better off with a white diamond or opal or some other light stone, but if you’re looking for a beautiful, moody stone, this is for you!