this antique necklace is made of genuine malachite stones. the price reflects some wear to about half of the beads when viewed up close but its still nice overall yet. this is not the fake cheap new chinese "malachite"! the necklace is a long one and measures about 22 inches from end to end and can be used as is or remade. the beads are not super large ones but they arent super small, either. nice medium sized beads. SHIPPING IS FREE, ALL PAYMENTS BUT CHECKS. thanks and enjoy!