If formed, soldered and textured the little hoop jackets out of tarnish resistant sterling silver. The little post 4mm gold filled balls. These earrings can be worn several ways. You can wear the little ball post alone or with the silver hoop in front or back of your ear. The hoops can also be worn with other post you may already have for a different look. The hoops can also be attached to French ear wires you have for a dangled look. The hoops are 3/4 inches round. They come with plastic ear guards and a plastic anti-tarnish storage bag. All handmade, ready to ship and boxed for gift giving. Since the hoops are handmade, each pair may be slightly different.