This nose ring fits so much better than other studs that I've purchased. It is smaller than the other nose rings, which keeps it from sticking out or stabbing the inside of my nose all the time. No more accidental, self-inflicted bloody noses! I did have to use my jewelry pliers to widen the angle on the curved part to get it to comfortably go in my piercing, but it still fits great inside my nose. The little gem is just that... little. I personally like the fact that it's not bigger because I would feel like it was sparkling all over my face. It is a very nice, subtle little nose ring that I am happy to wear all the time.