This was a gift for my mother, and it was supposed to be a gag gift.  When it arrived I looked it over and it does not look real, but it's definitely not the worst I've seen.  Then, I gave it my mother.  She absolutely loved it!  She even asked me where I found such a great knock-off!  She is excited to wear it. My reasoning behind the four stars is because, despite all the five stars claiming it looks real, it does not.  But, that is MY opinion, and my opinion alone.  It is pretty, and maybe after you wear it and dirty it up a bit it will be a tad more realistic! :)