This pendant is lovely!  Excellent detail, perfect size, & good quality with a bit of weight to it.  Even though it has a "hollow" back, it lies flat when you wear it & doesn't flip over, as many such pieces do because the front weighs more than the back.  I love that a rubber cord with chain extender came with it, as I don't care for fabric cords, as they tend to get snagged.  The shortest length is about 24" & with the extender, it can go as long as 28", so that allows it to be worn with many styles of clothing.  Truly, I have never seen so much detail in a piece that is so reasonably priced - even to the details on the face.  I ordered another pendant from this company (Green Tara) & it has a bit less of the dark antiquing, so it was a bit brighter & easier to see the details, but this one is still very nice.  I tried another reviewer's idea of using toothpaste & a toothbrush on it & then a polishing cloth, & that helped a little, but it's still not as bright & light as the picture.  The pendant came on a cardboard holder, within a plastic bag, so it had no scratches or anything.  I'm extremely pleased with this pendant & I know I will wear it often, as having Buddha close to me helps me to remember my intentions to practice his teachings.  When I'm not wearing it, I'll be staring at the amazing details in it.  You won't be sorry if you order this!