Hello Andy, thanks so much for taking the time to share your feedback. I am sorry to hear that this design has worn prematurely, and we are happy to help in anyway we can! The Hand Carved Skull Wrist Mala includes 6mm skull beads and overall measures 6.5" in size, so if your wrist is a bit larger than 6.5" that could be what caused that wear. Everyone's bracelet size can vary slightly, so if your wrist is larger than this measurement know that we are happy to assist with a custom size! Please email us at info@dharmashop.com with your exact wrist measurement and we can walk you through the additional fee and checkout process. I hope this information is helpful! We appreciate your feedback and support!