When I decided to purchase this pair of earrings it was because I liked design and I didn't already have anything similar.  For me the earring length is great, just a little over 2 1/2 inches long. I also like that they move a bit when wearing and when they twist the light catches them and makes the sterling silver shine. Before buying the one thing I was concerned about was the possibility that they would be very thin and bend easily, but I am happy to say that these are actually thick enough that I don't see that as a problem. Overall a good buy!
*I uploaded some pictures into the customer images in case you'd like to see what they look like on or close up.