This tiara has genuine high quality crystals that are big, bright, and very sparkly. The frame is sturdy and somewhat flexible to press open to fit with large metal loops if the wearer wants to use hair pins or ribbon to tie or secure the tiara to hair of veil. The crystals are also securely attached to the frame and don't have any sharp edges. I have purchased 5 tiara designs from AW Bridal and this one is our favorite that I'll be wearing at my wedding in December. From a middle aged bride.