On This Particular item the studio perhaps bit off more then it can chew!.......its core made from a steel frame required full CTR. sealing.....allowing MURPHY to fight me all the way........but perseverence prevails to finally finish the project......about 96 hrs inc.babysitting..........made from the very thickest enamel an coated X 12 In Liquid Glass for extreme refraction under sunlight.......wowa......will not chip,wear,split,crack,fade,uvresist,scratchresist.........its forever.......this former toolmakers gallery would have nothing less.......homebase gallery@ETSY.com(154post).....vast majority close to 1000 cannot post/platform fees.........spreading all work to W.D.A......(nobrainer).........also "FASHION" corridor has many fine items switching 2 corridors for maximum viewing.........not a flexable necklace so shipping will be flat,unbent............THANKS! welldressedattic.