gorgeous fauceted with decent sized beads and long hangs down 16" so 32" aprox. it's on string and tied shut some space the string seems pretty sturdy but I imagine at some point it could be restrung and made a little nice at the back. although wearing as is is fine because in most cases would be hidden by hair or could be tucked under collar etc. the beads look like glass. I am new to bakelite and bought simichrome specifically to test this piece it did turn yellow. simply stunning necklace.