The charm itself is perfect. The luster on the laquered shell is nice and the color really stands out against a silver charm bracelet. I felt the clasping method, however, was poorly thought out. For any charm bracelet that is robust enough to wear on a daily basis, the split ring style clasp will distort and not return to its original shap after it has been placed on the bracelet. My wife kept getting it caught on her clothes (sweaters were constantly snagging). I had to remove the split ring and replace it with a purchased locking c-jewelry clasp. I am not a fan of having to upgrade jewelry after a purchase, thuse the low star rating. The