It was only after extensive research that I chose to purchase from POJ. They have a great return policy, I am super picky and asked a LOT of questions. There is a lot to know about buying Tahitian pearls, so do some learning before you buy. Even after receiving the necklace, I ended up swapping it for another one, no problems. There are two things I wish I knew. First, the necklace in the pic is not the necklace you will receive, but a representative, so if you wante certain colors in certain places on the necklace, they may not be exactly where you want them, on the neckline. The pearls will be beautiful, nonetheless. The second is, the colors are amazing, but the colors look different in different lighting. It's hard to explain, but I was initially disappointed when I didnt see the colors in the picture, but, as I wear the pearls, the colors are there, only seen in certain lighting. This iis not obvious and is an inherent trait with Tahitian pearls that I never knew and have come to learn. I am so happy I chose these AAAA pearls, because their quality rivals that of the big box brand Miki. They offer other clasps, just ask! I highly recommend POJ!!