I purchased this used last year for a wedding and have kept it stored at home. I used it once, but there is some original wear between the gold leaf pattern and the pearls. A brown rubber band is wrapped around the stem of the hairpin; this was wrapped by the hairdresser to prevent it from slipping during use, so I have left it as is. This black hair ornament, adorned with gold leaf and pearls, is perfect for a華やかな (gorgeous/elegant) Japanese traditional outfit. - Color: Black - Decoration: Gold leaf, pearls (plastic) - Design: Floral pattern, geometric pattern - Materials: Plastic, gold leaf Thank you for looking.