I read the reviews but decided to take a chance since I  have small ear lobes with 3 piercings. When I opened the box I thought, "Oh brother". But then I placed them in the 1st piercing with diamond studs in the 2nd piercing. They looked sharp and made the diamond studs pop. Stop complaining and use your imagination. Gold balls also look shiek in the 2nd pierce. I'm in my 50's and both young and old keep starting at my new earrings. I get a lot of compliments and repeat looks.