I wanted to get something different for the side cartilage piercing I have in my ear but so many of the earrings out there either have something dangling down or are HUGE!  I wanted something that was pretty and had style to it, but would still look professional while I was at work.  I was afraid at first that it might be too big but I thought I would take a gamble and see what it was.  So glad I did!! Looks great and appears to be of very good quality.