I purchased this chain from amazon, and when it first arrived I was disappointed. I requested it as a gift, (for mom)  but it came in a plastic baggie and a brown (ewww) organza bag. I was hoping it would at least come in a jewlery box. :o( But, I must say, this chain has a lot of sparkle, it is very pretty. However, it is thin, and woudn't be able to hold a heavy pendant or charm. I'm not sure how long it's going to last, my mother is rough on things, but I guess time will tell.