Item: Created Opal *Diamond Alternatives Heart Pendant Necklace Gemstones: Created Opal Gemstone Color: White Main Stone Quantity: 1 Secondary Stone Quantity: 16 Main Stone Shape: Heart Secondary Stone Shape: Round Stone Setting: Prong Main Stone Dimensions: 11mm X 11mm Secondary Stone Dimensions: 2mm Total Gemstone Weight: 3.00 cts Pendant Length: 23mm (including bale) Pendant Width: 15mm Metal: 925 Sterling Silver Metal Finish: 14k White Gold Metal Weight: 2.50 grams Retail Price: $72.24 Chain Length: 18 Inches Chain Style: Box Pictures are super-sized to show detail, please read item dimensions carefully. All weights and measurements are approximate and may vary, slightly, from the listed information. **Diamond Alternatives are stones that have different chemical composition from real diamonds and are also known as diamond simulants, simulated diamonds, faux diamonds, and diamond imitations. These imitations can be either synthetic or natural. (Synthetic diamonds, on the other hand, have the same chemical composition as real diamonds and are not considered fake.) A loupe is a magnifying glass that you can buy at any jewelry store and will let you take a closer look at your gem and setting. The majority of diamonds are made in nature so that means you’re going to see some imperfections. A fake stone would be absolutely perfect. Most of our Diamond Alternatives are Austrian Zirconia (99.99% of the time) but are not limited to this type of stone and may vary depending on availability. 925 Sterling silver is a great option because it's durable and long lasting, so it's good for rings, necklaces, bracelets, cufflinks, belt buckles, body jewelry... you get the picture. But keep in mind that silver jewelry is softer than gold, platinum and titanium, and it's likely to tarnish without proper care. Do not store jewelry in the bathroom. Keeping pieces stored in individual plastic bags will help prevent oxidation and scratches. Store outside of the bathroom to avoid the steam and humidity dulling or rusting them prematurely. ... The humid environment will speed up the oxidation process and cause jewelry to tarnish faster. "The accumulation of dirt, bacteria, oil or fogging in jewelry can affect your skin," says Dr. Peredo of Quora... But there is at least one good reason not to sleep on your jewelry. "Wearing your jewelry while you sleep is the number one cause of losing precious stones and abrading the barbs!" For inexpensive Sterling Silver jewelry repairs and sizing, we recommend Sears Jewelry Repair. 925 Sterling silver is a great option because it's durable and long lasting, so it's good for rings, necklaces, bracelets, cufflinks, belt buckles, body jewelry... you get the picture. But keep in mind that silver jewelry is softer than gold, platinum and titanium, and it's likely to tarnish without proper care. Do not store jewelry in the bathroom. Keeping pieces stored in individual plastic bags will help prevent oxidation and scratches. Store outside of the bathroom to avoid the steam and humidity dulling or rusting them prematurely. ... The humid environment will speed up the oxidation process and cause jewelry to tarnish faster. "The accumulation of dirt, bacteria, oil or fogging in jewelry can affect your skin," says Dr. Peredo of Quora... But there is at least one good reason not to sleep on your jewelry. "Wearing your jewelry while you sleep is the number one cause of losing precious stones and abrading the barbs!" For inexpensive Sterling Silver jewelry repairs and sizing, we recommend Sears Jewelry Repair.