I'm purchasing this for my daughter, who is a new mom of a daughter. I am giving it to her on Mother's Day. As everyone has stated, it has a good feel to it, not too heavy and not too light. I measured it, and it is approximately 7 1/2 inches based on an inside measurement. Though it is silver tone metal, it almost looks as it is "real" silver. It was delivered very fast. You will just need to provide your own gift box for it, as it did not come in one.