I'm very picky about my jewelry. I want it to look like the real thing because I usually mix them with some of the good (few byt good) pieces I have. This is excellent. Looks very real and if you take care of it by taking it off and cleaning it with a soft cloth it will last and last. My friend who owns a few of these, real ones couldn't tell this wasn't real. I only wish I can get them in a variety of lengths. You won't regret it.