I am very happy with this item. Some of the reviewers wrote that the locket would not stay closed. It stays closed fine if you close it properly, then insert the chain throgh the opening, and that makes it impossible for the locket to open. I like the quality and appearance of the locket and the chain seems strong. The chain is a box chain which I like because my hair has a tendancy to catch in other chains but not my necklaces with box chains. This locket is a gift to my daughter-in-law and I think she will like it.