I ordered this as a gift to my niece. She states she really liked the necklace. I priced similar necklace's at a major store and they were asking $70-80 for the same product. At the mall a guy was selling Venetian glass necklaces for $5 each and claiming they were Murano glass, but machine made. He speculated that the one at Overstock was handmade due to the increased price. I am happy my niece is happy with her gift.