In terms of bang for your buck, this mala set is tops. I really love the naga shell, and as always with dharmashop, the quality is top notch. The main red sandlewood beads are nice, if on the small side. The naga shell spacers are significantly larger, and so give the whole package an impressive and beautiful appeal. I have enjoyed practice with it, and have been wearing it as my main mala once in a while... it doesn't seem to stay on my wrist, though, so if you're looking to coil a 108 mala for wrist wear, perhaps this isn't the one. For neck wear, absolutely fine. I really love it. A great mala for the budget conscious.