I wanted something that would hold my glasses, my phone and a small amount of touch-up makeup.  The posted measurents are the size of the box the purse is packed in, not the purse iteself.  The actual purse (not including the ring handle) is 7.5 x 3.75 x 1.75 inches.  The beading is pretty, they are all intact so there will not be a risk of snagging my dress.  However it just is not big enough.  Most likely this will be returned because I will still be looking for an elegant purse to meet my needs.  Amazon, please fix your description.