I've bought pieces from Mr. Graziano's collection in the past and never had a problem like this. When I received this bracelet, I thought it would be fluid and pliable like the flowing necklace is and instead it was a sturdy hard bangle. On further examination of the piece, it had pitting on the inside of the bracelet and was actually starting to tarnish. He should recreate the bracelt with much less metal and more fluidity. I'm not even exchanging it.