This locket is really great. I received it as a gift nearly a year ago, and I was initially pretty skeptical. The chain is really dainty and the clasp is very small. I have large hands, so I had a lot of difficulty at first managing the clasp. I had planned to replace the chain, but it didn't take long before I was able to manage the chain's clasp (using my thumbnail) and I have never replaced the chain. I took away a star because not just the clasp and chain but because it's difficult to get a picture to stay inside.  I'm a bit of a fiddler with jewelry and despite my habit of opening and closing the locket itself, I've never had any problems with the little clasp or hinge breaking or anything. I wear this locket almost every day and I get a lot of compliments on it!