I ordered these stud earrings for my girlfriend and she is delighted. The Swarovski Elements sparkle after half a year still. Unfortunately, however, are on the rear side- ie on the side facing the ear fell out a few stones. But this was to be expected. The stones are in fact not in a socket, but merely pressed into a paste. For the price I did not even expect more. After six months, my girlfriend wears ear plugs still like.