MORGAN & PAIGE .925 Sterling Silver 18K Yellow Gold Plated Gemstone Evil Eye Teardrop Filigree Pendant Necklace for Women - Choice of Birthstones, Sterling Silver Necklace for Women, 18" Chain

Here was my problem: I blew the budget for my wife's Christmas present on a gold necklace and couldn't afford to get a comparable pendant, so I needed an inexpensive pendant to put on the neclace as a placeholder until I got her a nicer pendant. I was looking for something unique, not the same old hearts or crosses. This turned out to be better than I expected. Gold plated, so it's affordable, but well made, particularly the detail. The garnet stones look great against the gold. The pendant came with a light chain, but I had no problem putting the pendant on the much thicker necklace. All of this for a price that didn't come close to busting the budget. If you're looking for an affordable pendant that looks tasteful, this is it.

This substantial pendant features delicate and intricate craftsmanship-- it's a lovely "statement" piece. The garnets are good quality in terms of clarity and color, and they are well set. The generously-sized bale can accommodate a thicker chain and is filigreed to match the pendant (a nice touch). I purchased this as a birthday gift for my mom, who is quite the jewelry connoisseur, and she loves it. Today's gold plated jewelry (when well made like this) can provide excellent value, enabling the buyer to enjoy beautiful and sturdy pieces.

I agree it probably would BETTER suit this pendant if the chain WERE sturdier and longer, for the chain is indeed "fine/thin," BUT I like its "shimmer" and it does suit this pendant's handsome and detailed design (with its own bright and shiny plating). (The 925 stamp CAN be found on the back, but so too is the ubiquitous "China" stamp. Must they always...?) I chose this necklace for its design but even more so for the RICH, DEEP purple of the stones AS SHOWN. The word "African" preceding the word "amethyst" I think FOOLED ME into believing (ahh, at long last) these could indeed be different, of better/quality color (rather than "just" their source place). They all say "allow for natural variations," that they "may vary slightly in size or COLOR." Key word being "SLIGHTLY," no? but "it's all subjective," right? (not if you utilize it to cover yourself from anyone charging misrepresentation, which we all know is what it's really for). Unfortunately I keep seeing it, they all present a picture of their VERY BEST sample (or perhaps enrich the photo's color(s) like some admit they "heat treat or enhance the stones"). I took off 2 stars because my pendant's stones are a paler version of those shown (not "slightly," but clearly so). Sigh... It IS a letdown one hopes won't be the case for you. (It kicks one's cynicism up another notch.) I haven't yet decided if I will return it or keep it (with diluted enthusiasm).

I love the pendant. It was perfect for my outfit. The chain, however, was very thin. After replacing it with a thicker, slightly longer chain, it was just right!

The pendant is nice and big, about a silver dollar. But obviously slightly teardrop shaped. The cold and the garnets look great, no way to tell its gold plated except to the very educated eye. The chain is very thin, and very delicate. It could easily get knotted or otherwise broken. Be gentle with it. Would not stand up to an infant's errant grasp. Bought it for my partner for V-day. She loved it, looks great on her. Can't go wrong for the price. Looks a lot more expensive than it is.

Based on the reviews, I bought 2 of these as gifts. I read the words "sturdy". What I received could never be described as sturdy. I feel the piece is flimsy looking. The garnet in the middle is a pretty setting. It does look like the picture, but the chain is so very fine and small that it appears as if it could break at any moment. It looks like cheap costume jewelry to me. I would never assume that it was sterling silver and gold plated. One of the big mistakes I made is that it doesn't state what carat gold it is plated with. I hope you consider this review with the others and weigh them out. The back of the pendant is a giveaway on the lack of quality.

This is just a beautiful necklace. I purchased one for my mother for Christmas, and liked it so much I am ordering another for me. If you like filigree jewelry, you will find this to be nicely detailed and very eye catching. The garnets aren't the highest quality, but they were clear, bright, and very pretty. As some other reviewers have noted, the chain is very delicate and thin. Aesthetically, I love a thin chain... but it could easily break if it snagged on a piece of clothing. As another reviewer mentioned, the backside of the pendant does show the manufacturing. This is clearly a mold-cast piece rather than a handmade one. At the price, I did not expect it to have been handmade. The front side was properly polished and I did not note any visible defects.

I was skeptical about buying jewelry that I couldn't see in person, but I am so happy with this necklace. It is really attractive--bright with faceted stones. It doesn't look cheap and it has a good weight. The chain is not too thin or fragile, which I was also worried about. The clasp is sturdy as well. It's packaged carefully in a jewelry box that would work well if you were giving this as a gift. I wore it and got lots of compliments! Would order it again.

I got this as a present for a friend, and she absolutely loved it. The box it comes in is nice, and the pendant itself is really lovely. In fact, it looks even better in person compared to the pictures. I got the one with purple gems. Great quality for the price too.

Elegant Good quality

This is an amazing piece. I was worried it might be a little rough or poor quality, but the detail is amazingly delicate and the stones are stunning. My girlfriend loves it and hasn't taken it off in weeks, and so far it's holding up perfectly. I was a little concerned at the reviews that said the chain was a bit fragile, but no cause for concern yet, even after some heavy wear.

Awesome quality for the necklace charm. The chain is delicate, but the charm has a bit of weight to it so it balances out.

She loves it