Fast delivery and the item was absolutely STUNNING!  I was expecting something about half the size of the stone (which is about a full inch).  The descriptions do NOT do this piece JUSTICE. It is wonderful and I can't wait to wear it out in public, will maybe report back then on the comments I am sure I will get on it.  Thank you Ian and Valeri Co.  a piece I will treasure forever.  Have had this necklace for almost a year now, and can say that I have never received so many compliments on a piece of jewelry.  I have gotten well over 100 comments about how beautiful this necklace truly is.