I took a chance on these, hoping they were made out of thinner metal. They're high quality, shiny medium-weight metal and make a great statement - especially as a contrast to curly hair. They're just a little heavy so I can't wear them all day, only a few hours. I also swapped the backs out for disc ones to prevent them from drooping downward. As long as you're okay with medium to heavy weight earrings, these are great. (Sensitive ears? I wouldn't recommend.)