Nicholas Gonzalez
This review is for the 20 gauge set of 6 pairs (12pcs).--Overview:I waited a while to review these to see if I had the problems others did, with being unable to unscrew the balls or having them come off and get lost, as well as to see if they irritated my ears. I'm pleased to report that of the three pairs I've worn so far (the rainbow, rose gold, and black) I've had no problems at all. The first pair I used jewelry pliers to unscrew the ball but I'm not sure I needed to -- I've had no trouble with the rest. The only thing I wish is that the rose gold were rosier -- it's hard to tell they're rose unless you're compare them with a careful eye next to the yellow gold -- there isn't much difference. But that's nothing at all compared to the value for price. I haven't tested the silver, yellow gold, or blue, but wanted to go ahead and leave a review because I love these so much and fully expect to love the other three pairs just as much.--Super comfortable!My ears get easily irritated by anything that's heavy at all or is a thicker gauge, and I don't think much about earrings so I tend to go without for too long and then the holes start to close and it's hard to get anything in, which just irritates them more. I wanted earrings I could just leave in 24/7, and I thought this style would work because of the round balls on each end -- no pointy bits to bother me while I sleep. Got these and am so glad. I've had a pair on since I received them and hardly notice them except that I like to mess with them and turn them around and whatnot.--Mix and match! Hoops or studs!The picture is of the black hoops with their balls swapped out for the rose gold ones. Mix and match yay! I've worn the rainbow and rose gold as well, and it's super easy to spin them around to either have one ball flush against the front of the lobe and the other cupping the bottom, or with one flush against the back so they look like normal hoops (at least from the front and mostly from the side).--A little hard at first...A few things to note: I started with the rainbow pair and they were hard to get in at first. The gauge is fine, the same as most of my earrings, and I had put in a pair of stud earrings first to be sure the holes were open, but it was still a challenge. I think maybe it's because of the threading, but in any case after quite a bit of patience and struggle I did get the first pair on. I used an antibiotic ointment to help smooth the way and minimize irritation. I've had no trouble getting them on since then.The tiny balls are hard to keep a grip on and get screwed onto the threads, and I have pretty small fingers -- someone with larger fingers might have more trouble. The first time was by far the hardest, but a pair of those thin, stretchy, powder-free medical/baby care gloves helped a lot. Also, do put a towel in the sink or under wherever you're putting them in! I almost lost one because I thought I had closed the stopper but there was a little gap. I rescued it though and all was well. With a little practice it's a lot easier.--Be sure they're threaded all the way on!As far as losing the balls, I'll just say that when I put in the ones I have on today, I thought I had threaded the ball on successfully but then noticed that I could see the silver threading on the black hoop. The ball wasn't screwed on, it was stuck there on the end -- I'd misaligned it like I always do the peanut butter jar. A few more tries and I got it screwed on right, so CHECK to be sure you can't see the threading! The balls fit all the way on, so if you can see any threading you've probably misaligned the ball and then it WILL fall off.I like these so much I may go and get my second holes re-done.
