I love this :-) the magnifying glass is real glass, not plastic, and the metal parts are heavy (not cheap and thin), the over all quality is good. I bought this because I sometimes have trouble reading small print, but I wanted something pretty and feminine, as opposed to "Sherlock Holmes" looking. It definitely fits the bill :-) It's easy to wear around your neck or small enough to keep in your purse in it's little velvet bag. I recommend this magnifying glass and would buy it again :-)