The Roxanne Thimbles are an open top thimble, they are heavier than most thimbles, but you soon get used to them. The run in the neighborhood of I believe $50.00 and up. Cheaper than the TJ Lane sterling silver thimbles. I love mine. I got my Roxanne first, then I bought 4 of the TJ Lane thimbles, I love all of them. I know I have a small fortune tied up in thimbles, but they are comfortable to wear, and when I usually quilt some everyday, to me, they are all well worth their money.