Update 11/12: Another feature of the necklace is it tastes a little like crow.

After nearly seven months, I HAVE gained a greater appreciation of it. The thin chain has held up admirably, the plating shows no signs of flaking or tarnish, and the setting remains solid. Overall,the necklace presents itself on the wearer much more impressively than I originally felt. So much so, I am raising my rating to four stars.

Original review:

If I stare at it long enough... but I doubt.

Maybe if the person wearing it rigs some sort of magnification system to highlight the details of the miniscule white topaz chips surrounding the barely distinguishable amethyst and rose de france slivers in a cluster arrangement encompassing 15mm in width so that it resembles  the marketing picture I might like it...but I doubt it.

Maybe if I manage to ignore the marketing ploy of Rose Rhodium plating representing nothing more the color of the setting rather than a genuine application of the precious metal, the pendant will begin to appeal to me...but I doubt it.

Maybe if I can find a chain that brings about greater confidence it will not bunch and knot, rendering itself impossible to untangle; that also has a spring ring clasp I don't expect to separate from the chain in the very near future, a chain of actual rose rhodium plating since any other color chain would tend to clash with the minimally visible plated portions of the setting, I might begin to believe this pendant is acceptable...but I doubt it.

Maybe if I thought a teen or tween would appreciate this modest jewelry item and it wouldn't fall apart on them I could justify presenting it as a gift...but I doubt it.

Maybe this pendant is worth the money...but I'm certain it isn't.