These are definitely not dainty! If you like large hoops, these are for you. They are not gigantic, but they are on the large side. Personally, I've never worn hoops this large before. They are solidly made and they weigh quite a bit on the ear lobes. My ear lobes look like they are drooping a bit just trying to hold these hoops up! You are definitely getting some value on the silver in these earrings! I'm not crazy about the part that actually goes into the ear. My piercings actually had a hard time accommodating the size of the posts on these earrings. I prefer a simple post and I don't like this kind that gets larger the closer it is to the hinge. I'm sure they do it for stability reasons, but it actually ripped my pierce a bit and caused a little bleeding. If you have stretched-out piercings, this won't bother you at all.

The diamond-cut on these is fabulous! If you like shiny, look-at-me hoops, you will love these!