There are a few areas that the silver tone has tarnished, or oxidized. It's not terrible. It's mostly on the back but you can see a few areas on the front. The flower closure in the back maybe an addition. You can see the knots and a little glue. This is 26" long total. The squash blossom is 2.5" long. I believe this is faux turquoise and actually a poured glass.