I love this necklace. I have had a few versions of the 45lb plate and the Strong Is Beautiful charm in the past (I lift weights) and all seemed to tarnish easily. I wear this as separate necklaces or sometimes the charm and the plate. I get so many compliments on it- the silver is nice and shiny and hasn't dulled and it still looks feminine. I wear them out with friends on a nice silver chain and I wear them hiking on a black cord. Love them!