My girl friend who makes jewelry said she liked it. I thought it was a bit gaudy, but what do I know? She was also surprised that everything was strung on brown string rather than something that better matched the pearls.

She said the pearls were fine, though there were several that she thought were of a poorer quality that she wouldn't have used on the set.

All in all, she thought it was okay. Not great, not stunning, not earth shaking. Just okay.

I still think it's gaudy.