To just cut to the chase here (and leave out all the boring details of why I chose to purchase this necklace) this necklace is simply FANTASTIC. It truly exceeded all my expectations.
1. The image shown on the screen doesn't do this necklace justice. The quality of the workmanship is just wonderful and I was surprised at how large it was. I was under the impression (even though the pictures showed it being a reasonable size) that it would be smaller. It's not. It is a very appropriate size, not too big, and certainly far from too small.
2. The sapphire is beautiful as well. It has very beautiful color and clarity. Certainly cannot complain, especially considering the price.
3. The chain is beautiful. Some noted that they though the chain was "cheap." I highly disagree. It is a beautiful chain, slightly delicate, but not insubstantial by any means. Shoot, my very expensive diamond and emerald pendant, which came from a very expensive jeweler, has a much more delicate (dare I say cheap) chain, this one is vastly superior, so considering the price, I was pleasantly surprised.
This necklace far exceeded my expectations. My only complaint (and this isn't against Overstock) was that the necklace didn't arrive before Christmas, despite ordering it in plenty of time. But that I have to blame on the blizzard in Denver, as this necklace clearly traveled through Denver on its way to our address - and well, freak things happen. Regardless of it being a late Christmas gift for our Nanny, I'm certain that the beauty and quality of this necklace makes up for a snow delay.
If this necklace ever becomes available again, I would buy another, it is simply fantastic. I still admire it and say "wow, just wow!"