The pendant is much smaller than I expected - it's the size of a dime and is supported by a delicate, thin gold chain. It's pretty but doesn't look particularly expensive. I own similar looking pieces that cost half as much. I think the trend toward very thin, 18K chains has to do with the outrageous price of gold and silver these days -to have even a little bit of gold or silver in anything costs a bundle. Hence companies are desperately trying to make these precious metals still affordable to the general public by literally "stretching" it out. Note: when worn against the neck, the chain is almost invisible because it's so thin. I plan to replace it with a thicker chain before I wear it again but I fear it would break easily with just one yank.

On the positive side, the pendant catches the light quite well. I feel the colors would be great for St. Patrick's Day. The design is attractive but I feel it would be better suited to a pair of earrings - somehow the dual colors don't work for me as well in a necklace.