I only give this item "3 stars" because the pros and cons were about even. I guess its just the luck of the draw, but the pack of beads I received was not very "assorted." The advertised picture shows a good variety of colors, but I received 6 beads in shades of blue and 4 beads in shades of pink. Nine of the beads were standard round, but one of the beads was twice the width of the others and in a rectangular shape with a very pretty swirl design. The beads were all different designs and the quality is nice. I recommend them with a caveat: if like me you only need a few beads to complete your bracelet, or you will be giving some to different people as gifts, then the pack is well worth the price. Or you may be one of the lucky ones and get a really good variety . . .