The bracelet is a beautiful, understated work of quality that presents a classically elegant design for the wrist.  My sister has given two as special gifts and noted how pleased the recipients were.  I immediately ordered the red knotted silk for her and she is beyond pleased!  She tells me it has not been off her wrist since she first unwrapped it and has become an ever-present bracelet worn alone for simple adornment, or paired with a gold charm bracelet for additional occasions.  It may be noted that I ordered the bracelet from Amazon and had it delivered to me, which was good in that I saw the bracelet before forwarding it across the US.  Had I to order her (or anyone) another, I would have Amazon forward it directly to her and save lag time, repackaging and additional mailing costs.  As it was, her receiving it was delayed in its arrival by seven days, two days past the time I wished her to receive it.  Amazon packaging would have been appropriate: the bracelet was securely wrapped and enclosed in a small  Ettika velvet bag with a simple item description from Amazon, with a space for them adding a personal note, had I chosen to do so when the bracelet was ordered.  No costs listed at all ... very well done, especially for gift giving. I will have future Amazon gifts simply mailed to the recipient.