UPDATED REVIEW FROM 1 FEBRUARY 2024:bought this exact same collar (except in gold) for my cat THREE YEARS AGO, and it still looks brand-new!!! I have a new yellow Labrador retriever puppy, she's 9 1/2 weeks old in the pictures above and quite small for her age. I bought this collar in small, and another collar (in gold to match the cat.....the gold was unavailable in small) in medium, because I know she won't be in this collar for long. (This will be a mixed review, and I'll copy this for an update for the three year old collar.)1) The inside of the collar is a VERY SOFT fleece-type material in light gray. My cat is very comfortable with collar. We had tried three other collars for her that claimed they were extra soft, and a) they weren't!, b) one created dry, flaky skin, c) two had DISCOLORED her fur, and finally, d) the two that discolored her fur, also created bald spots were the collar lay!There's not one stone missing on the three year old collar, and that's pretty impressive! Especially since my cat loves to rough house! The stones are NOT SET IN PRONGS! They're in a bezel-type setting, and each stone has its own setting. I've attached an up close photo of the collar to show the setting, in addition to a photo of the back of my cat to show how it's looking after three years! My cat, Sophie is an indoor cat, and the ONLY time she's not wearing her collar is when she gets a bath. So, the collar gets taken off about once a month. The collar is a little stiff upon arrival, but very quickly conforms to the shape of your pet's neck. My puppy, Sadie, has had her collar about 4 days, and the collar has already become quite pliable. The fleece inside Sophie's collar has not worn out, nor has it degraded over the years. I especially like how the fleece hasn't become frayed. I hate getting a real pretty collar, only to have the material on the inside to become frayed and start peeking out over the edges. It takes away from the aesthetics. The D-loop to attach a leash is VERY STURDY. I'm currently leash training Sadie, and that D-loop is getting a good workout! The loop for the pet tags are also quite sturdy. Sophie has on 2 tags (rabies tag & I.D. tag), the tag loop also has retained its coloring. The larger rhinestone pendant is very sturdy, and if you're worried about the stone coming out & becoming a choking hazard, don't. The stone is enclosed in a cage-type setting and is very secure. There has been some discoloration with the pendant's cage. I think it's probably from the where Sophie's tags rub up against it, and also maybe from where the metal has oxidized. The gold color didn't flake off, which I was relieved, since I certainly wouldn't want my animal to accidentally ingest some metallic paint.My one & only complaint? They don't come in larger sizes for larger dogs! PLEASE start making larger sizes! We know that Sadie will be a considerably smaller sized Lab. I'm hoping that the medium will stay with her throughout adulthood, but I'm not too optimistic about that.Bottom line: this is hands down THE BEST pet collar out there! ESPECIALLY if you're wanting to get some "bling" for your pet. I'm one of those pet owners that refer to my animals as my "fur babies", I make & can their own food (especially with all of the contaminated and unhealthy pet food on the market!), and take my animals to the vet at the drop of a dime if needed. I'm a human nurse, and very much into preventive care for my animals & my family. Yes, I'm one of "those" pet owners! Lol! I've already purchased the Medium sized collar for when Sadie out grows this one. Simply put, this is a very high quality pet collar that is at a shockingly low price! I'd give it 10 stars if I could! And I'll definitely buy it again if it ever wears out!INITIAL REVIEW: JANUARY 2024My cat has had this collar now for 3 years. Not one stone is missing. It's very comfortable for her, and soft with its felt lining. She's not had any loss of fur, bald spots, or any fur discoloration. It's so awesome, I've just bought 2 for my puppy!

Beautiful colorsStitched wellGood fitGreat price

A lot cuter in pictures. Kinda cheap looking and thick

My cat lost all the fur around her neck where the collar was so do not recommend at all

Really nice design, durable thus far and aesthetically pleasing!