This sodalite pendant is stunning. The color is gorgeous, and the silver cage is sits in is simple and delicate. My daughter wears this necklace everyday and believes in the power of the stone. The string that it is on, is my only reason for not giving this item 5 stars. The string is a black sateen type ribbon/string, which in and of itself is fine. But, it is short- too short for me, but works for my daughter. Its easy enough for me to find a replacement string for it, I just wish I didn't have to. Aside from that, I can not speak to its beauty enough. The packaging was simple and lovely. It was delivered in a nice little black velvet drawstring pouch. Overall, happy with this item.