Better than expected! The packaging was beautiful, and I loved the tin the beads came in! The loop itself is sturdy, well made and lovely, and the beads are everything I could have wanted. At first I thought they were maybe a little expensive, but I really feel like I've got my money's worth and more! Top quality and considering it shipped to the Midwest in the USA from the UK, my order got here REALLY fast! 100% recommend! Thank you Notch, for putting out such a great product!