ad 4 I needed a rosary. I don't like metal, and like wood. This was a very reasonable price, and I decided to give it a try. It took a little time to get here. But I assume it was made to order. If you look at the picture, one of the beads looks a bit burnt, and the cord doesn't look very secure at one point, but the rosary is otherwise great. It seems sturdy enough, and because it doesn't have metal, it doesn't aggrivate my skin. Pretty pleased with it. I'll put a bit of glue on the looser thread and call it good. I do prefer bigger beads, but these are ok. I prefer the beads to be a bit wider apart, bit that will probably come with time. Recommended.