This piece sits beautifully on your wrist and you can easily make it bigger or smaller to sit the way you love. The white glass beads add an extra dimension to the design and a flair of African elegance and each bead has been carefully placed. Made from brass, this bangle has been hand-crafted by expert artisans in Kenya using traditional crafting and polishing techniques. The brass matches a yellow gold in colour and tone and we are proud to use recycled brass; it has been used for decades in Africa and is a sustainable alternative to gold - eliminating the need for mining. This metal is also known to have metaphysical properties that allow one to express their true authentic self. Your purchase encourages entrepreneurship and artisan expertise in Africa. It is the nature of brass to evolve over time and some love this more antique look while others prefer the pieces to remain consistent - bright and polished. Clean unwanted tarnish and darker spots using the pro polish pad provided. Simply buff with the pad until the tarnish is lifted and the piece becomes shiny again. Over a longer period of time we recommend using a mix of lemon and water - excellent for removing stubborn marks and tarnish.