I love this pendant. It casts a lot of shine, and is quite beautifully balanced, with the smaller stones at the top of the circle. The garnet is a nice touch. My advice is to replace the chain to maximize on the dressiness of this pendant. However, to tap into wearing the garnet on its own, or the topaz without the garnet, one has to take everything apart. SHould you wish to do this, and then wish to reassemble it, it is best not to do it in a hurry, as it is slghtly tricky, although possible. All in all, I recommend this as a great addition to a collection!