Description says it's a vase multiple times. It's not a vase. It's a flattened teardrop-shaped piece of glass weighing a couple of pounds and not as stunningly clear as the picture makes it out to be.

Some of the reviews say it's smaller than expected, darker, but still very pretty. I'm not really sure I agree with that. It's not anywhere near as pretty as the pictures show, but I want to look at it in a lit window again before I decide that for sure.

Make sure you understand before you buy -- it is mass produced. It's not crystal clear glass. From the top down it is oval shaped (not flat, not circular) and from the side a teardrop. It's about 6" tall (not very large). 

It's basically a paperweight.

No way would it be worth the original $40 price. I got it for $17 and I'm still not sure it is worth that.

Pros: It does have bands of color in semi-transparent glass
Cons: Mass produced, not a vase, not as pretty as the photos on this site