I read the reviews and was on the fence about this item. I was envisioning a danty, simple strand across my neck. I figured for the price, what the heck?! As soon as I got it, I was skeptical and almost wanted to send it back without taking it out. But I did and put i around my neck. It's so small, I couldn't see it standing in front of my bathroom mirror. I wouldn't recommend this item for any kind of charm or pendant. It's just not strong enough. It's so light weight, I actually sent it back in a regular envelope with one postage stamp.