These earrings are soup-style, using an abundance of freshwater pearls. They use white freshwater pearls, pink freshwater pearls, and beads. They are connected with fishing line, and the gaps in the C-rings are filled with resin to make them less likely to break. The knots of the thread are slightly visible, but this is to increase the strength, so please understand. As these are handmade, they are not perfect. Please purchase if you understand and appreciate handmade items. #ArimAccessories Pearl