This was a gift to my daughter (13 and an avid Francophile) who flipped when she saw it! The tower is very dainty and wonderfully detailed. The stones add a gorgeous sparkle that accentuates the white gold beautifully. The chain is thin and seemed a bit too delicate for me but my daughter thought it was perfect. I offered to purchase a more substantial chain for the pendant but she declined because she felt it would ruin the piece's charm. Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase and would unreservedly recommend it (especially for the Francophile teen in your life!).