I bought this after buying a necklace (with a shorter chain) on a lightning deal and I'm glad I did. I prefer longer chains as I don't like to feel like I am being choked to death. I've worn this almost every day since right before Christmas and it's almost the end of February, so I'm pretty sure by not it will hold up. It's not cheap feeling, it's a thin chain so it's not ugly and thick, it is legitimate sterling silver hasn't turned colors or anything and I wear it in and out of the shower/bath, etc. If you can get a good price for a nice chain do it, I recommend this and my best friend bought one for herself. Often than not we ended up getting the same things because when one of us tries it then the other takes the leap, I'm glad this one worked out so well. I was hesitant at first. :-) Also, it came in a cute velvet gift bag.