Beautiful Piece of Jewelry
I'm always a little reluctant to buy jewelry on-line, because it's hard to tell how nice it will really look.  With this necklace, I hoped I was getting a nice piece of costume jewelry.  Instead, I got a lovely piece of real jewelry.  This is a delicate necklace, with a really pretty chain, just smaller than the turquoise beads.  I thought the description was a little odd when it said that the picture makes it look larger than it is, but now I get it.  The picture had me worried that the beads would look fake or plastic, but they are tiny (in a positive way) and are just right to add a little color to the necklace.  This necklace is 'infinitely' adjustable within its range, since it adjusts by pulling the end of the chain through a snug fitting instead of by having a few holes to choose from.  I can make it a short choker length or let it be a little longer for lower-necked tops.  I haven't included my own photos, because I feel the vendor photos are accurate.<br /><br />Also, this necklace would make a beautiful gift because of the way it is packaged.  The necklace comes in a soft pouch inside of a nice, sturdy gift box.  A small jewelry cleaning cloth is also included, along with a gauzy gift bag - all of the items pictured by the vendor.  You could send it directly to a recipient, or you could ship it to yourself, sign the small gift card included, and gift it in the drawstring gift bag.<br /><br />Pros:<br />Fine quality workmanship<br />Adjustable length makes this necklace ideal for layering with other necklaces<br />Crimps on either side of the beads allow just a little movement but are essentially invisible<br />Easy to fasten clasp<br />Easy to adjust length<br />Looks much more expensive than the price<br /><br />Cons:<br />The way the necklace length adjusts will actually allow the end of the necklace to come completely out.  While you can easily slide it back in, it's possible you could catch it on something and pull it out without realizing it and maybe lose the necklace.  So far, it doesn't seem to loosen on its own, so I don't think it's likely to just fall out, and I wouldn't let this stop me from purchasing another for a gift.  The crimps around the beads mean they won't slide off, even if the end does come out.<br /><br />I would buy this necklace again - I'm already enjoying wearing it.  I don't usually write such a long review, but I'm really pleased with this necklace!
Rating: 5 stars