The necklace seems to be very well made and of high quality. I haven't worn it yet but am looking forward to that! Great price for a good value, Artisan quality knotted thread forms the necklace, which is strung at small graduations of hanging length (due to size) with beautiful freshwater pearls of varying sizes. Some are quite large (blackeyed pea size), all the way down to grain of rice size (I'm from south Louisiana, whose food influences my descriptions :) ) It is exactly as pictured. The clasp is a simple braided loop at one end of the necklace across from three small "knots" of what appear to be chunks of mother of pearl at the other end. This provides 3 length options as well as a pretty trail dangling down the back of your neck if you choose the shortest length. Recommend!