Originally, I gave this a 5 Star review without a description, just gave it stars. I had to come back and wrote a review though I seldom do reviews because while the necklaces are gorgeous and shiny and don't tarnish or anything of that nature and meant the world to my daughter & I, I just cant fully recommend them. While I want to point out that I worse mine continuously, day and night and in the shower and it could be why it didn't last, I expect more from a stronger box chain thats from the Amazon collection thats sterling silver plated in platinum which it indeed truly was. After less than 2 months of continuous wear, the chain just broke without being pulled on or anything and not at the clasp, but in the middle of the chain! Also, within 3 weeks, maybe less, the black engraving completely wore off and it was just silver engraved and impossible to read on my mother necklace. Since my daughter hasn't worn hers everyday, it is still in like new condition, but not mine. As cherished as it is to me, its gone in less than two months and it has broken my heart. Im a 30 year old once sweet 16 yr old teen Mom to a 14 year old teenaged daughter thats my best friend and mini me. We share everything including our Hollister clothing and Ugg boots and these necklaces were so cherished when I bought them for her birthday at the very end of February. Oh well... at least it was the thought that counted and she still has hers. Ive never had this issue before with wearing sterling silver everyday, continuously without break, even in the shower or through swimming. Maybe Ill try gold and see what that does. Were both highly allergic to costume jewelry and cant wear anything but platinum or truly platinum plated real sterling silver or white, rose or yellow gold. They don't offer this in gold, so Ill have to find us something else. Had this been cheaper and from another seller fulfilled by Amazon, I wouldnt be so surprised, disappointed and upset, but I expect so much better from Amazon!