I thought these earrings were pretty awesome! The picture kind of made them seem small but they're pretty decently sized. I mean they're not shoulder-grazing big but they're not little kid hoops either. The metal seems pretty sturdy to me. One reviewer said that they bend easily, and yes they could if you wanted them to, but i don't understand why they would bend in the first place.... these hoops are just meant to dangle on your ears not to be put in pockets or purses or anything. Overall I'm super happy with this set and I'd definitely recommend and buy from this seller again! :D