These 14k Gold Vermeil pendants remind me of fresh sea urchins one can enjoy while in Santa Barbara, California. The Santa Barbara Channel is the source of some of the worlds finest and most prized Uni used for sushi among other dishes. I would say its definitely an acquired taste.  I would describe the taste as if you "licked the bottom of the ocean"... fresh and of the sea. I love, love, love this design! These earrings hang on 14k Gold-Filled French wires and are available in sterling silver as well.