I've had this in my wishlist for a while and I finally ordered it. The cord that comes with it is not the one pictured. It is a blue leather cord that looks rough but is actually soft. I read the reviews before ordering and I ordered another, prettier cord at the same time that I think matches well with the pendant.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/New-Teal-Silk-Cord-Chain-14-16-18-20-24-Sterling-Silver-Necklace-Rhodium-Plated-Teal/dp/B004CZ19CW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">New Teal Silk Cord Chain 14", 16", 18", 20" & 24" Sterling Silver Necklace Rhodium Plated, Teal</a>
If you look at this pendant from the side you can see that it is clear glass. The color part of the pendant is actually a smooth dark, almost black, glitter layer on the flat back of the pendant. Looking at it from the front it will sparkle when the light hit's it. It's beautiful and I wear it almost everyday :)