I bought this with the intention of wearing it with the added benefit of having a magnifying glass at hand all the time, so that I can use it to read small prints on labels and so. Well, the glass is bent, sort of spherical, so even though it does magnify well, it also distorts the letters, thus making words difficult to read. So if you need something for reading, then order a different magnifier. On the other hand, this is perfect for scouts or tourists, or as a survival tool to use the Sun and make fire. It is also a very cute looking necklace. For anything other than reading, this is a good magnifier. It is still worth the price I paid. Cute, I like it.