I love the work of Alok Jain, and have purchased two of this style pendant with garnets and one with amethyst. The craftsmanship is utterly excellent and the stones are consistently lovely in all three pieces.
It is a tradition in my family to present our daughters with jewelry as they turn that magic 40th year. I'm sure she'll be as thrilled with this as I am. For such a large stone, the size of the piece, overall, is perfect. Not flashy, just beautiful.