The glitter fell off in big strips from both the red and the gold as soon as I took them from the wrapping. Then little pieces fall off each time I touch them. However, the only way you can tell that the red candle is red is WITHOUT the glitter. With the glitter you can't see any glow. I will keep the red and take off the glitter. The gold will have to go back because with out the glitter they look just like the pearlescent candles (item number 367357, but they are beautiful and good quality.