I've never had many complaints about the Amazon. Com collection. It's always packaged correctly and exceeds expectations.  This necklace was no exception.  Mine was a darker garnet and the stone seemed a bit smaller than advertised but it could have been the cut.  18" is always a tight fit for a chain, but a longer chain is always an option if desired.  I was able to gift this with a pair of earrings for a fraction of what I would have paid for a similar necklace somewhere else.  I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this again.