My daughter received this item after putting this on her Amazon wish list.  The pendant itself is very nice but very heavy.  Unfortunately, the silk cord that comes with it is not very sturdy.  The first time (FIRST TIME) she wore the necklace, the clasp on the cord broke due to the weight of the pendant.  Needless to say, not expecting the cord to fall apart, the pendant came loose from around her neck and dropped to the floor, smashing into 3 pieces.  Tried to glue back together, no luck since it is glass.  What a waste!