These are very nice earrings, significant gauge but very feminine. They came in a nice pouch with little pockets inside for each earring so they don't get scratched. Others mentioned how light they were, I was picturing the sterling silver you get at Kohl's fashion jewelry dept, very light and flimsy. What I got was good earrings that have weight enough to let you know they are quality and the strong clasp gives some resistance when clicking them closed and feels firmly latched. They stayed on all night, feel light on my ears and no post sticking me in the side of my head. I was looking for earrings to wear everyday and not take out, my only luck has been with body jewelry from piercing studios. Nervous about wearing in the shower, have lost too many earrings that way. I'll give it a try though, throw a strainer in the tub drain just in case!