It's pretty, looks like the photo. Not sure if the bead is actually turquoise but it's still quite pretty. My only negative comment is the same as many of the other reviews I read about the necklace - the seller REALLY needs to change the way they ship these. The (very) fine lightweight chain was a mess of a tangled knot when it arrived - it took me almost 45 minutes to get it untangled and I almost gave up more than once. I've ordered many necklaces by mail over the years and not one has ever arrived in such a mess. The pendant really is quite nice for the money - I'd gladly pay a little more for better shipping!