Well it was quite lovely out of the box. Unfortunately, a week later, the first time I wore it, it fell off. The string had broken. About 12 pearls fell off. The pearls are knotted in sections. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough string to put the pearls back on. Furthermore I couldn't get the string tyed so that you couldn't see the knot. I don't see going to a jeweler to have it reknotted. I got it on the lightning deal for thirty five dollars. So, no, I wouldn't recommend this item to purchase. BEWARE!!!!