This is a delicate looking necklace, but is well made. The complaint of the stone not showing on both sides do not bother me because if they did show, the necklace would look cheap. A bezel setting doesn't show the stone on both sides. It is sterling silver and looks good either way but I find the necklace lays well. The stones are small. But again, you go too large on these and they will look fake. It adds just a touch of sparkle and doesn't look cheap. I am thinking of ordering a longer size for casual evening wear. Amendment: There is no silver backing in the settings for the stones. However, this does not take anything away from the beauty of the necklace. If you hang it backwards, it does not look quite as lovely. Maintain my 4 stars because the makers did not add huge CZ's, so, this necklace still has class. I accidentally slept in it and it did not tangle or break.