I just received this necklace and it is very pretty.  I have to disagree with some of the previous comments about the authenticity of the crystals. As a collector of Swarovski crystals (figurines and jewelry; daughter is a competitive Irish step-dancer who wears a lot of "bling" as part of her costume), I am confident these are authentic.  Unfortunately the setting/backing does take away from the sparkle on some of the crystals, but overall, this is an excellent piece of jewelry for the price.  The box is cute and this is a great gift, especially with St. Patrick's Day approaching.