The pendant was exactly as shown in the ad. It came quickly. Well packaged. When I first opened the envelope it came in, I was a little concerned. It was a small cardboard box similar to what hotel soap might come in. I immediately thought that it was going to be very cheap looking. But in the box, was a nice fabric string tie bag. The pendant was in a plastic envelope inside that bag. I removed the pendant from the envelope, and put it in the fabric bag. Now it will make a nice, simple, fine quality little gift. The pendant came with a necklace... simple, but appropriate for the stone. I recommend this vendor. Clearly cares about their product.