Unlike the previous review, this arrived in perfect condition for me and was not tarnished. The metal may look like it was brushed for an antique look. My only concern is the size of the pendant and it is really huge in person. I am going to wear it on my wedding but if it looks too overpowering, I may just save it for another occasion. Otherwise, I'm happy with my purchase. The crystal does have a lot of sparkle to it and the corners that hold the crystal in are quite nice since they have a small design on them.