Review title is Are They Worth Their Weight In Postage?  NO! [SEP] These are the studs that you get when getting your ears pierced. They are sterilized (before you open them) stainless steel. They seem to be the only kind that do not irritate my ear lobes. Delivery was faster than a speeding bullet, and they were exactly as described and look really good. But, the shipping and handling price made me gasp. I almost changed my mind.  Since I was ordering 12 pair, I bit the bullet.<br /><br />Out of curiosity, I weighed the package on my postal scale. It did not weigh a pound and parcel post cost for one pound was $5.38. My daughter and granddaughters want their birthstones.  I looked to see what this seller's S&H was for one pair of earrings, and they want the same $9.95. Has anyone heard of postage gouging?  If you can afford it, buy them.  My rating is based on the shipping cost.