I purchased 2 pairs of earrings and found them to be cheaply made. The first time I tried to put them on the backing broke off. Tried to return them and was forced to accept a store credit. Very disappointing. The quality of Swarovski products has seriously declined. Perhaps because these once fine products are now made in China! I really don't want to buy something else because it'll be as poorly made as the earrings I originally purchased. Somehow this review is posted to my husband's site. I am Carolyn Goodin.