I received this necklace just the other day, so maybe this is a tad premature, but the reputation of the reviews speaks for itself! I ordered both the dark blue and the black because I couldn't choose between the two and they costed me 5 dollars each (1 cent for the product, 4.99 for the shipping). I LOVE it! The cross is VERY sturdy and looks phenomenal! It is made out of 4 horseshoe nails and the string is held on by two of the bent nails at the top through two different loops. It is very unique and holds special meaning to me. I plan on become a veterinarian, equine to be exact, so the horseshoe nails give a great story for this! If you're looking for a necklace that's dependable, strong, and looks fabulous; your search has ended!