These are FABULOUS hoops. I wanted to venture into the world of larger hoops, but not too much, and these are perfect. The graduated tubing on the hoops gives it a really nice bold look on the ear, but not TOO much. The gold color is great. I find them a teensy bit heavy for my 1960's elongated piercings, but as the other reviewer said, they don't actually pull on the ear. Couldn't miss out on the other part of my jewelry wardrobe, so just ordered the white as well.