The shells on my necklace are a little darker (or more colored) than in the picture but very pretty.  The freshwater pearls are nice quality.  Necklace adds real pop of color to a white blouse.  Only drawback for me is wish was long enough to wrap three times since hangs little long for my taste at two wraps but did not take off another star for that since it will probably be fine when I wear it with a shirt with a color on it.