These are very small beads so with the elastic string they just went around my wrist 3 times and are snug but not tight (average woman's wrist). The elastic makes them not hang so nicely if you wanted to wear them around your neck. The knot looks like it will come apart but that is common on malas this inexpensive and I should have no trouble retying it with a less fancy knot. The beads are nice and uniform and smooth. For the few dollars I paid i think it was a good deal.