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Kare Design Beetle Wall Mirror, Gold — gift idea

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Kare Design Beetle Wall Mirror, Gold

A gold beetle made of mirror glass, handcrafted, that works as a mirror and as wall art.

86/ 100
CTG scoreFavoriteHow we score
Budget $50 to $100 Indicative range, today's price on the store
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Where it ranks in our guides

A medal marks a podium; the score on the right is the product’s score for that recipient.

Scores by criterion

Proven reliability 88
Satisfaction and consistency of user feedback over time.
Perceived value 89
How valuable it feels compared with the budget.
Bond and memory 82
What the gift says about the relationship, and what remains months later.
Originality 96
The opposite of the cliché expected for this recipient.
Novelty 74
Age of the product since it went on sale: top score for the first three months, then it declines over time.

Pros and cons

What we like

  • Handcrafted, gold polyresin frame and mirror glass
  • About 15 x 10 in, 2.4 in deep
  • Matches the other motif mirrors in the series
  • Hangs alone or in a group

What may bother

  • Small mirror surface, not for grooming
  • Insect motif divides tastes
  • Needs a solid wall fixing

Our verdict

86 / 100

A decor idea that breaks from the usual frames and gets noticed from the doorway: for someone who likes walls with character. Skip it for a person who wants a plain, practical mirror.

Best forSomeone who likes walls with personality and has an empty entryway or living room.
Best occasionHousewarming, birthday
Avoid ifThe person dislikes insects, even gilded ones, or wants a conventional mirror.
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Frequently asked questions

How is it made?

It is handcrafted, with a gold polyresin frame and mirror glass.

Can it be combined with other mirrors?

Yes, the listing says it complements the other motif mirrors in the series.

How big is it?

About 39 x 25 x 6 cm (15.4 x 9.8 x 2.4 in).

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How we score

The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →

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