This may sound a bit strange to some people but I have 5 holes in one ear and three in the other! I was looking for a small hoop which literally wrapped around the upper cartilage portion of my ear and looked like it simply clipped on there as if by gravity. These very small children's hoops accomplished just that. I wear the other one in the next hole down in the same ear and it has the same effect. I realize this look isn't for everyone but it was exactly what I was looking for. If you are a large person or have thick ear lobes this idea wouldn't work for you (they're that small) but if not then they're perfect!