This box is very well built and constructed. It's beautiful, has a good weight about it, and just looks elegant on it's own. The metal hinges is a particularly nice touch. The only reason we haven't given it 5 stars is because the hinges lend no resistance. There is no tension between the lid and the base, so the box just kinda flops open and closed. It doesn't make for a very sturdy open or close like a regular jewelry box or case. If that were added into the construction, it would be a 5 star box.