The entire bangle is 100 sterling silver and hand made by Chioma's Charms excursively for Sticks and Stones.  Are you purchasing a bangle for yourself or gifting the Afro Puff Gurl in your life for their birthday, an accomplishment or just because of the representation of her our bangle will make a great gift.  Want to add charms to your APG bangle check out Chioma's Charm collection www.chiomascharmjewelry.com for birthstones and other charms ideas.  The bangle can be adjusted, once adjusted slipping bangle off and on over the hand is the best way to maintain the shape and life of the bangle.