These earrings are gorge and my new favorite stud earrings! They are a true sparkler! There are so many cuts in the stone that it really looks like an expensive diamond. I cannot believe the quality of these earrings. The prongs are VERY sturdy and the butterfly piece that holds the earring in place is very secure. In addition, the metal that holds the four smaller stones are well placed. They aren't crooked at all and one can tell the molding was done correctly. These earrings are not heavy at all, but have a nice weight to them that gives me the impression that the prongs are platinum plated. I hope these will last for a long time because I plan on wearing them everyday! Well almost everyday. =] These earrings are sooooo worth the purchase price! Though the blue box and pouch it comes in is plain, you won't be disappointed with the earrings.