I bought 3 pairs of these nose studs because I actually purchased them for my ears. I have 3 holes in each ear and they are the perfect size if you are going for a classic look. They are very small, but not so small that they fall out. This is actually the second set that I've purchased from Sabrina Silver. I purchased the first set about a year ago and I wore them every day. The only time I took them out was to clean them. They held up pretty well, but I use rubbing alcohol to clean them and it wears the silver finish off after a while. They are not solid sterling. They must just be coated with sterling. Overall, they are a good value for the price. I am very satisfied.