I'd been searching everywhere for an affordable cameo for my mom...but it seemed all I could find in my price range were ones made of resin. Then I came across this beauty. The mother of pearl against the black background is both unique and beautiful. It's much larger than I had anticipated and it did not come with a chain (although I would have known both of these points had I read the description more thoroughly). But, I just so happened to have a chain in my jewelry box that went perfectly with the cameo. I haven't given it to my mom yet but I'm sure she will absolutely love it!