I used this at my wedding. I've only used it once, so there are no noticeable scratches or stains, but I'd like to sell it to someone who understands that it's been stored by a private individual. This item was originally earrings, but I purchased an adjuster separately, so it can be changed to either earrings or pierced earrings. I will also ship the adjuster, so please use it as either pierced earrings or earrings, whichever you prefer! Rental accessories at wedding venues are very expensive, so I was able to save money with these accessories.