I was expecting something a bit longer, perhaps to hang just a few inches above my belly button but that is no fault to the necklace, it's just my preference. I was a bit disappointed, however, that this has no hook and clasp so I can't add an extender to make it any longer either. You must slide it over your head to get on and off. One of the sides is fastened to the diamonds and the other side can be slid up or down to make the necklace sit up higher or lower. I think this necklace can really brighten up a single color or "plain" shirt or dress. It does get tangled easily and after wearing it a few times, I've realized I have to constantly unwind it. It must be that one side is heavier so it just twists towards that side. I really like that this came with a cloth to clean up the necklace.