I love both owls and amber so I was excited to have a chance to review this pendant. The amber is indeed natural and lovely, brilliant and warm but understated. The owl is good quality silver and larger than I expected, but the back is hollow so it is not at all too heavy or bulky. It is a comfortable weight, and I find that the extra size is perfect for me. As a taller lady, I need larger pendants to look "balanced" when I wear them, and it can be hard to find the right spot between "too small" and "gaudy." This one hits just the right spot, and I will be wearing it a lot.