I was a little nervous about ordering jewelry online, but the gold plating on my zodiac pendant looks rich and even up close. The recycled sterling silver feels solid, and the tiny lab-grown diamonds are set neatly, making it a daily-wear piece I don't have to baby.
The lab-grown diamonds catch the light beautifully against the 18k gold plating, and the recycled sterling silver feels reassuringly substantial without being heavy. I've worn it daily for two weeks now and it hasn't tarnished or turned my skin green, which was my biggest worry with plated jewelry.