Beautifully crafted piece that exemplifies quiet elegance. Weighty, but not too heavy, a really gorgeous sheen on the gold, and the hammering picks up the light in the most unique way. It can be worn with everything, and has held up extremely well with the abuse of normal life. This necklace is perfect both with a power suit and a weekend casual jeans and a sweater, and really elevates any outfit. I first saw this artist's work in Truckee, California in a small store and loved it so much, tried it on, and then made the mistake of "thinking about it." When I returned to the store two days later, it was gone, bought by another I'm sure very happy customer. After a bit of Google stalking, I luckily found the necklace from the direct source with great joy. Can't wait to buy the matching bracelet for the holidays. Great experience with ordering it online. Get it- I'm sure you'll love it as much as I do.