They are not too small and not too large. They are very pretty, and they are a nice shade of purple. They didn't cost too much. They are, however, way too heavy. I've had my ears pierced for many many years now and they don't have those elongated drag marks because I don't wear heavy earrings so I know I won't be wearing these often at all. And I also know I won't be gifting them to the 8 year old I'd originally planned to give them to. Too bad. Good Quality though.