I like hoop earrings but don't like how they can easily open up if not clasped well or how tight they can be when you want to take them off. These are perfect as they give the hoop design without any trouble of taking them on or off. I have the hoop earrings from Nominal and I barely wear them because of the difficulty of putting them on and taking them off and worrying they will fall off if not clasped well. But not these. I like these very much!