This necklace is a nice affordable piece of costume jewelry. It has been worn approximately 10 times. I have had numerous compliments wearing it. I take it off before bed or showering and it looks new . I have not had any tarnishing or green ruboff that I have gotten with other costume jewelry. It's nice to have a piece of costume jewelry that I can wear on multiple occasions with various clothling choices and have people notice and say something everywhere I go.