I have to say I'm impressed with the packaging that this necklace came in. It arrived in a navy blue box that was protected by an even larger outer box. Given the ceremony, I expected a much larger necklace than what I received. The pink and white sapphire square pendant is about the size of a dime. It sparkles well and it doesn't feel or look cheap.

However, the sterling silver chain is as thin as a line of thread, and when you wear it the chain is almost invisible around the neck. The pendant is suspended by the chain running through one opening and going out through the other. As I was taking off the necklace, I accidentally let the chain run out and had to weave the chain back into the pendant. This wasn't easy to do because of the fineness of the chain, and I resorted to using a pair of tweezers. The thinness of the chain also makes it easy for it to get tangled and knotted.

This is the third necklace I've ordered from Amazon where the chains are so delicate I'm tempted to remove the pendants and just substitute my older and thicker 14K chains. I suspect the reason for the widespread use of these hair-like chains is the reality of today's economics. With the cost of sterling silver and gold being so high, gold-plated gold/silver and tiny chain-links are now characteristic of cheaper jewelry, which makes me nostalgic for the good old days when the U.S. dollar could buy more :( Obviously this is how manufacturers are trying to satisfy their customer's desire for silver and gold at prices that won't send you crying to the bank.

Other than this caveat, overall this is a delicate and attractive necklace that would be a nice addition to anyone's collection of costume jewelry.