I waited until the last minute to order these leather cords. Twenty-two young men and their teaching artists were to receive my "Declaration of Peace Medal of Honor"(c) pendant as a gift at a closing ceremony. This summer program is provided by 'Bailey's Cafe' in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant and is funded by Jay Leno. There was no room for error. I was using leather cords in place of sterling silver chain to meet the organization's budget. If I didn't receive the cords on time I would be left scrambling and if the item was not up to snuff, there was no time to reorder. I was so very pleased with the order arriving earlier than expected AND the cords being all I wanted them to be and more! Great quality leather, stainless steel clasp, extender chain and caps. For the price, I thought it could only be plated. The customer service was excellent. I have been won over from being a stickler for touching, feeling and seeing in person the findings I buy. Dreamland has brought this very seasoned jeweler into the 21st century's online buying.