This locket is adorable. It IS really tiny, but even on a bigger person, it looks great as a sort of day-to-day piece of jewelry. I guess it might be too flimsy for a kid, but I've had mine for a few weeks now, and I've probably worn it 10 times or so. I have not had any breakage issues or popping off of the front. I think one should inspect it carefully before wearing it, to see if anything is loose, but I haven't had any trouble like some other reviewers have. I absolutely love it! It is the most fun piece of jewelry I've gotten in a long time!