So I bought my wife this very nice pendant that a high-end jewelry company was offerring as a special.  When I ordered it by phone, the operator wanted to make sure I knew that the pendant did not come with a chain but told me that they had another special deal where I could get a fine Italian sterling silver chain to go with the pendant for only $60 more plus additional shipping.  I declined the deal on the chain and bought this one through Amazon instead.  It's sturdy, the clasp is just large enough to operate easily, and it fit the pendant perfectly.  I presented it to my wife with the pendant already on it and she loved it.  She's happy; I'm happy; and we saved some $$$.