I have to admit when I first received these earrings I was disappointed. After reading the reviews and looking at the earrings all day online while I anxiously awaited their arrival, I was disappointed when I opened them because they were much smaller than I had imagined. However, when I put them on... I fell in love! They are the perfect size! They catch the light beautifully and sparkle. My only complaint is that one of backs of the earrings was bent and would not catch. I could not wear them until I went to my local jewlrey store and bought a new back for $7. I love them so much that I couldn't wait for a new back to be shipped by the company and I didn't even mind spending the $7 because I love these earrings so much!