Hi Charlotte, oh no! We're sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the quality of the item. These earrings are made from 14k gold plated brass and zirconia crystals (and the only plastic is on the earring backs). However, we will of course take your feedback into consideration as we continue to improve our products. If there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Thank you for your support.