This pendant is very sparkly!! It is almost exactly the size of a dime (not including the bail). The cross bones go just beyond the edges. This pendant is very well made. I love the under gallery, it is very smooth against the skin. This pendant is worth every penny of the thirty three dollars I paid for it, and more! I am not sure what people are expecting? If you read the description it tells you the size of the pendant. It is a very feminine pendant and makes a great layering piece. There are 16 diamond chips in this skull and they really do sparkle. I would highly recommend this pendant for adults or teens.