I bought this to replace a necklace worn with a pendant my grandmother gave me. I was concerned the length would be too short, since I wanted to take it off from around my neck without having to undo the clasp, and I was easily able to do so, so I can't attest to the durability of the clasp mechanism. I've been wearing this for a few months now everyday, and it's still holding up strong. I wear it while jogging and mountain biking, and it hasn't broken. There's no discoloration on my skin, so that's always a plus =) It isn't a super shiny polish, which is perfect for me. This isn't really for other people to see anyways, I wear it under my shirt. The diamond-cut pattern is simple yet elegant. I should note that when I received the necklace, it was kinked pretty bad, and it took some twisting and turning to smooth it out, but it's fine now. Overall, looks good, feels fine against my skin, and is sturdy.