I was reluctant to buy this based on the reviews but finally did order it.  This is a gorgeous necklace!!!  A definite stand out.  It has a WOW factor upon first seeing it.  My necklace is a reddish color not brown and it fits perfectly into it's casing.  This is one of the prettiest pieces I have ordered from Amazon and I have ordered a lot. It was perfectly packaged in the typical Amazon collection packaging which is the blue box and blue bag.  I wouldn't hesitate to give this as a gift.  This order was for myself and I will be buying additional colors in this same style.