I read the reviews prior to purchasing this necklace, and, for the most part, you can rely on them. The quality seems nice and sturdy, and the pearls are very pretty. My only "dislike" (if you really want to call it that) is that the pearls seem a little on the larger side--I was hoping for something a tad more petite. However, the chain is proportionate to the pearls, so it looks great. It can be worn casually (I wore it with jeans, a black tee and black Birkenstock sandals today) or paired with a dressier outfit for work or a night out. It's very versatile! I'll be keeping it, but I may still look for something similar in a more dainty size.