I just bought this bracelet from someone on ebay for a much cheaper price, and I really lucked out on this. The knot on the front is actually pretty big and easily noticed. The cuff is pretty sturdy and not flimsy or easily broken. It shines up beautifully and is stamped sterling. There are clearly no extra coatings on the silver. The only thing I have to say is if you have small wrists like me, then this will be kind of hanging on the bottom of your wrist a bit, but I really don't mind. It is a bit adjustable and can be squeezed tighter.