I bought this chain to use with several sterling pendants I own. I wanted something with a little heft -- not a 1 mm chain, but also not a 6 mm Figaro either. This is the perfect sturdiness and width for what I wanted. I bought this in a 22-inch length and it drapes beautifully, whether or not it's holding a pendant.Be advised, this is a very shiny chain -- a real "white" sterling silver. Most of mine are not quite so shiny, but I am not unhappy with this. I believe I will get a lot of use from this chain.