When my 99 year-old Mom could no longer wear her pierced earrings, her holes closed up and she could no longer wear her beloved earrings. She was accustomed to wearing earrings for special occasions and really missed them, so I ordered her 2 pairs of this brand earring in the gold finish. We were so satisfied with the quality (They look as good as her 14 kt gold pierced earrings) that I ordered her 2 more pairs in the silver finish. They also are lovely. You will find both class and quality in this brand of earring!!