Very pretty but is it genuine?
This bracelet is very pretty and I like how the beads are woven. The two strands are strung together to keep both rows of beads together, they do not separate, which is nice.<br /><br />Beads themselves are all symmetrical with two different type beads woven into the strands. The Tiger's Eye is shiny and pretty but I am not certain it is genuine Tiger's Eye.<br /><br />The black beads are matte finish, which I like visually and physically. They look and feel different from their shiny neighbors.<br /><br />Seller's photos state that hematite beads are included for "triple" protection but my bracelet only has two type beads, not three.<br /><br />The strings that one adjusts to tighten or loosen the bracelet have matte black beads on their ends. They are a bit long so I wear them tucked under the three other bracelets on my wrist to avoid them getting caught on anything.<br /><br />They are an important part of how this bracelet tightens so they cannot be trimmed unless you wish this to remain on your wrist until it breaks.<br /><br />There was not a strong smell when this arrived albeit the velvet box did indeed not sit closed properly as others have stated.<br /><br />If you like the look of the beads, you will enjoy this bracelet but if you choose it based on genuine stone... you might be disappointed.<br /><br />Pretty design, well made, but might not be genuine stones.
Rating: 3 stars