I thought that due to the relatively low price on these earrings that I was going to get very thin settings, which was the case when I bought a different set of inexpensive CZ earrings on Amazon. But much to my surprise, the settings are very sturdy and the normal-sized backings fit tightly on them (no chance of the backings slipping off like on the thinner-set pair which is how I lost one of them). The stones look EXACTLY like my real diamond earrings, very sparkly. They are a great size for everyday wear: not too big or too small. I am extremely pleased with this purchase.