I've always worn a little silver ring in my left ear, more often then not it was the only jewelry I would wear. It was just a bit too big, and could pop out (painlessly) when it got caught on a comb or whatever. This earring, however, is the perfect size, and since I only wear one, I have a backup. They arrived very promptly, nestled in a little silver box.

The latch part is much longer then my last earring, so it's easier to get it latched, but it can still be a huge pain. Get someone to help if you can. If you can't, face the mirror and put the earring in through the back of your ear, then grip the latch with tweezers to ease it into the ring.