I have been purchasing these head pins from beadaholique for years, and have made many earrings for myself and others with them. Although silver-plated, they have not tarnished and the earrings I made with them continue to look good. (I do toss my earrings in small plastic bags between wearing, and do not leave them exposed to air.) The only problem I've hit is in how the pins arrive. On a few occasions, the pins have been bent, so needed straightening. Not a biggie for me, but figured I should mention it.