I wanted to add some bling to my european charm bracelet so I purchased this bead.  When it arrived I was pleased.  It is just enough without being to flashy or gaudy.  It was smaller than I thought it would be next to my murano beads, but I would still make this purchase again.  The quality seems to good, and it has held up well so far.  I wear my bracelet most of the time and it has been through pretty rigorous trials.  It has remained intact.