I waited almost 1 year to order this necklace because of the negative reviews. Wow, am I glad I decided to take a look. The cream color beads look like the aged beauty in a good set of pearls, their graduating size is perfectly balanced at center, the crystal embellishments are breathtaking and the opera length is fabulous! I WILL TREASURE THIS NECKLACE AND PRAY THAT IT WON'T BREAK, AS WAS THE OTHER CUSTOMERS EXPERIENCE.