I have not put the necklace together yet, but have no doubt I will enjoy the project and wearing the necklace afterwards. I have purchased 5 purses. 2 for special occasions, 1 that I started using in 2003 and one that I bought a few years ago and 1 I recently decided to replace. They are made beautifully and hold up fantastically! And by the way, the Escama personnel have been extremely helpful and accommodating and I do hope that my purchases are benefitting the people making the purses and other items.