I BOUGHT THESE EARRINGS TO MATCH THE NECKLACE. THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL. I DID NOT FIND THESE TO TARNISH OR LOSE COLOR IN ANY WAY. IN FACT I HAVE USED THEM FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS AND THEY ARE JUST AS SHINY AND BEAUTIFUL AS WHEN I GOT THEM OUT OF THE BOX. THESE EARRINGS AND THE MATCHING NECKLACE ARE GOOD FOR YOUNG AND OLD. I HAVE COMPLIMENTS ALL THE TIME WHEN I WEAR THEM. IF YOU PURCHASE THESE EARRINGS AND THE MATCHING NECKLACE YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. IT IS SUITABLE FOR EVERY DAY AS WELL AS A SPECIAL OCCASION. I AM SURE YOU WILL AGREE.