I know it's only a phone case, but this case is so beautiful and sparkly that it took my breath away when I opened the package! Maybe just a teensy bit dramatic, but I do really love this case. I was looking for something that was a bit flashy, but also actually protected my phone. I got both in this case. You'll get protection all around the sides, including the top and the bottom where the speaker is. I've dropped my phone two or three times since getting the case and it's fine! I purchased another case just before this that had the same kind of sparkles...but they flecked off. No bueno. I haven't had one speck of sparkle fall off of this case yet. And this phone goes in and out of my pocket and purse all day long. It's GREAT! Also, I was wondering if it would be annoying to hold because the texture of the back is not smooth, but it's actually surprisingly comfortable. The glitter is big and kind of "lays down", so you don't get poked with it at all. It's really well made. The most surprising feature of this case is that there are actually rhinestone sparkles all around the sides (hopefully you can see them in the photo). I have just been so happy with this case, and the comments I get on it every day! Thank you for making a beautiful AND functional product. I'm really happy (as you can tell)! BTW, my family actually has made fun of me because of how much I love this phone case. :)