I bought this bracelet in honor of my late father who served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War.  I also purchased one for my mother.  Mine is the silver and the enamel is flaking off and the metal under the enamel is dull and unattractive.  My mother's is in the gold tone and hers is fine.  She wears it every day and her bracelet is fine.  I have 7 Alex and Ani bracelets and have had no problems with any of the others.