I made this necklace using dainty, delicate, twisted 18k gold plated brass chain with a tarnish resistant 18k gold ornate hook style clasp and 24k gold plated connecting rings. The pendant is a scalloped shell made of mother-of-pearl wrapped in gold, and has a turquoise color quartz center. It hangs from a 24k gold plated ring. * Your purchase will arrive in pretty packaging * Shipping is free within the U.S.