This is a beautiful accessory and it's well packaged and presented. It comes in a sturdy, slim box with a glasses cleaning cloth and an extra set of elastic bands. It has gold colored hardware, and in contrast with the black beaded strap it's a very handsome and elegant looking strap that conveys a different aesthetic than perhaps something made with canvas or rope. It's very presentable as a gift, and I like that the seller advertises the option of removing elastic bands, hooking the ends togetSee full review