I love hoops, but then again, I grew up in Arizona where you had to have a sterling pair of hoops to prove your loyalty to the state. These are old; they came with a patina that was deep, dark and took a lot of lady power to bring them back from land of the unloved. But look at them now! These are gorgeous. Etched in a southwestern pattern, I imagine these were bought from a shop in Old Town Scottsdale in the 60's or 70's when tourists (like my parents) from the east coast came to look at the spectacular blue skies and blooming deserts. Inch drop, these are classic. You'll have them forever, they are a perfect fit for anything; jeans, worn boots, vintage shirt dress or a ball gown. These will never, ever go out of style, guaranteed. Seriously thinking about keeping these, so act fast before I change my mind.