I spent literally a half an hour trying to get the bracelet on. I even tried clasping it when it was ~off~ and had a hard time. FINALLY, I was able to get it on (and off!) ... and I will keep it because it's beautiful and I got the matching necklace ...
But as so many have said --- it's not as long as advertised (I got an 8" that is NOT 8") and with that kind of clasp, BOTH ends need to have sufficient length of chain attached to be able to manipulate the toggle.
As for the 2 strands being of different length? I expected that -- it is part of the bracelet's design and something that IMO makes it unique. The stones are also gorgeous and all of mine were in perfect condition.