This was a great gift for my mom on Mother's Day. I buy her these for holidays a lot of the time, but usually directly from Alex and Ani. I was a bit scared I would get a fake, but this definitely looked and felt real to me. It had a good weight to it and was well made. Also, I liked the saying "To the Moon and Back," and that part of the proceeds go to charity. This bracelet arrived in a separate plastic package, but a Alex and Ani box was provided so it was perfect to give as a gift. No issues so far. My mom loved it. I would highly recommend.