This necklace is quite old, and I think is made of a lower grade silver. it is very Ethnic looking, and I think is possibly Asian Indian. There are lots on tiny beads all woven together, with larger ethnic beads interspersen, and the Tassle is beautiful with different beads. The woven part is 1/4 inch wide, and the necklace is 24 inches excluding the pendant, which is another 2 3/4 inches. The necklace looks great on, and there is an ethnic clasp near the front of the pendant, that can be opened, but the necklace slips easily over the head.