[Asra*]

I've had 2 plastic Neckelmann's, both of which held up great. They are workhorses, like someone said. I use mine for informal gigs, stagettes and such. They are easy to get in and out of and very comfortable. The beading is quite sturdy (in my case, anyway). The only time I ever lost beads was when I snagged one of the big beaded loops on something as I walked by.

I think the new glass ones put the old ones to shame, though. I wonder if they are made with stretchy bras like the plastic ones.