Purchased this item as a gift for my wife for our anniversary.  The transaction was smooth and fast as it was processed by Amazon.  Item arrived quickly in Amazon packaging. Then pearls were inside a manufactures gift box that contained a personal thank you from the seller along with a card with instructions for care.  Inside that was an actual jewelery box then contained in that was a velvet bag with pearls in it.  I was amazed when I pulled them out how heavy they where and the construction was impeccable along with a beautiful clasp.  I gave them to my wife and she absolutely loves them.