My mother criedThe pendant is just the right size for my mom's neck. It's not gaudy, the lettering is elegant & done VERY well, and my mom was able to read all of our names (considering she's blind as a bat, that was awesome). And yes, the gems are a bit on the smaller side, but they're the perfect size for what the size of this necklace is. Plus, my mom cried tears of joy, and that was a huge bonus for me