I am returning this item, but I am giving it a 5 star review. It feels very sturdy for being so thin and it is very bright and beautiful. If only is was a little longer on my neck (it's practically a choker and I have a pretty thin neck). It's my own fault for underestimating how long 16 in. is around my neck. If you're in the market for a short chain, this is the one for you!