One, were these earrings too big?  Two, were they dull and cheesy looking?  The answer on both counts, is thankfully--no.  I could have even comfortably gone up a millimeter in size, and they have a nice sparkle to them.  Once in, it is not possible to tell the difference from my actual diamond earrings.  These earrings are perfect if you (like me) are very tough on jewelry and need something for daily wear which you will be able to lose without consequence.  When I lose this pair, which is almost a certainty, I will re-purchase these again.