My husband had adorned me w/beautiful pieces of jewelry over the years except for earrings. He purchased diamond studs set in platinum several years ago but I was unable to wear them. I had tried EVERY metal except for platinum & was told that I would probably be able to wear platinum. By the time I returned home my ear lobes became infected. I saw these platinum plated CZ earrings & decided to give them a try....& SUCCESS! I'm very pleased w/them & I think they pass for the real thing.