I have pierced earlobes, but I am allergic to almost any metal other than gold (white or yellow) or high quality titanium. I normally have titanium threadless studs in my ears, but they were a hassle to put back in if I wanted to wear something else for the day. I also can't go jewelry-less, because my piercings tend to close up extremely quickly. I like the look of huggie style hoops and white gold. Overall I wanted something that I could wear all the time comfortably, remove if needed, and the gold wouldn't wear off from having them on all the time,and preferably more modern than a lot of the jewelry store jewelry out there. All this and I didn't want to break the bank too!I am very happy with these. I've worn them 24/7 since I got them 2 weeks ago. They did not cause any irritation with my ears at all, and while I can't determine if these are truly solid gold, the material seems to be quality. They're easy to put in and nearly weightless on my ears. Also pretty comfortable to sleep in!The size is perfect. The inner diameter is closer to 9 mm, instead of 10 or 11 mm like other reviews have said, as measured with a pair of digital calipers (see photo). They fit with just a tiny bit of wiggle room on my earlobes for the perfect huggie hoops look. I love the thickness and style of the earring, they are visible but understated and look very classy.The only part I am at all concerned about is the part where the "post" clasps in. They click together very securely, but I'm nervous that regular removal and reinsertion may wear down that section until they are no longer secure. But for me that hasn't been a problem yet, as I have only taken then out twice to clean them.But yeah! I really like these earrings and for the price, I'm especially happy.