It is beautiful. Elegant, understated. It is just big enough to be seen, admired and shown off, but by no means overpowering or exaggerated. It looks great when worn, like you are wearing a gold necklace, without it looking like you are Flavor Flav. I've been wearing it nonstop every day since I received it 2 weeks ago. The chain is holding just fine, even when moved around to apply skin care. If I had to suggest something to improve, it would be to add another ring to graduate length, at 17, instead of only 16 and 18. The 16 is too tight for me and the 18 is the same length of another necklace I am layering it with, so it would be great if there could be an in-between hook. Otherwise, very happy with it and no complaints!