I be surprise at how shiny and beautiful it be in real life . I could not contain myself ... the same day i get it , I snip the string hold it together . I spend the next 3 1\/2 hour attempt to put it together . near one in the morning , exhaust , eye-strained , and slightly hysterical the dang thing fall together . -lrb- I be not sure I can put it together again -rrb- needless to say I wrap a new string around it , but wear it daily . it really be a beautiful ring . I be contemplate the purchase of another puzzle type ring .