Well, who can afford solid Gold anymore at $1500-a-troy-ounce? We're left with having to buy Gold-plated jewelry now.

As such, I can, and do, HIGHLY RECOMMEND this Snake Chain Necklace from Gem Avenue. It is exemplary in every way: Diamond Cut, Colour, Sparkle, and Shine. I'm used to 14- and 18KG, so wasn't sure if I'd like this necklace, but, putting it on next to my solid Gold necklaces you could tell no difference whatsoever.

I wanted these to give as gifts to my daughter and her girlfriends for high school graduation. I wear a lot of jewelry, albeit in a traditional-style, (what my daughter and her friends would call old-fashioned, *lol*), but they have all commented on my jewelry... how pretty my pieces are... numerous times.

I talked it over with my daughter, and she felt that they would all appreciate a more traditional piece of jewelry for a more 'grown-up' look now that they'll be heading off to college in the fall.

I only bought one at first, (this 20"-- see PICS), because I wasn't sure of the quality of the necklace, but have since gone back and purchased quite a few more in the 16" length for the girls, (I'm keeping the 20" for me, *lol*). We are adding pendants to their Snake Chains as well-- small pearls, hearts, and whatnot as well as Magnetic Clasp Converters, (sold here at Amazon too), to make it easier to put-on and take-off the necklace.

I couldn't be more pleased with this purchase. You will be too, *s*

p.s. Gem Avenue's 'Singapore' necklace is also a stunner... very sparkly... but a more 'casual' look.