This is a very nice chain.  It is very pretty and a great value for the money.  It is not fine jewelry.  Your wife will not be happy if she is looking for Cartier quality jewelry.  I am lucky in that my wife likes costume jewelry and she was well pleased with this chain for a pendent I had gotten her for Christmas.  I would recommend this chain, but it is not fine jewelry and you won't be able to pass it off as more than it is.