The bracelet arrived in a black velvet free-floating drawstring bag in a black box (so if you're intending this as a gift you might need to consider repacking).

The bracelet itself features a secure clasp and it took a bit of coaxing to get it open and even more dexterity to get it closed singlehandedly. Luckily the clasp loosens a bit with continued wear, but still remains secure. The connective elements are also quite sturdy--even when I've snagged the bracelet (and panicked), it came out unscathed without a single hitch or bend in the metal. So, it's sturdy.

Now, beyond its durability, it's about how the bracelet actually looks. The citrine and peridot complement each other very nicely, however, its best light is natural light--oh the shine those stones have in the sunlight. In regular or dim lighting, the stones actually do lose quite a bit of luster and the silver flowers between them (intended to be diamond-like accents) can have an almost cheap look to them. Also, some of the stones when looked upon closely and with a discerning eye have several surface scratches--and this was directly out of the box. That said, one likely wouldn't notice unless one is specifically looking for them.

And, for me, when it comes to jewelry, it's about the number of compliments I receive going about the course of my day and this bracelet elicited two on the very first one. My sister literally grabbed my wrist and said, "Whoa! Pretty!" and a lady, while waiting in the check-out line in a department store, glanced down and said, "My goodness, that's a lovely bracelet." That in my book makes this bracelet a winner. It's not gaudy or overly pretentious and is great for casual or everyday wear (though might be a bit lightweight for truly formal events).