I took a chance on this bracelet as it was black with tarnish and looked a bit misshapen. Dean took excellent pictures from several angles, clearly displaying this and the 925 stamp. I soaked it in boiling water and baking soda then further polished with baking soda and it came out beautifully. There was no problem with the shape of the band, just feels like a well loved used bracelet. I love the heft of older silver products. It was packaged well and shipped very fast. I love it!