I purchased this item, even after I read the review about the pendant set being tarnished,when it was received, and lo and behold, mine was too. all three pendants!

 I am not returning it, because after a lot of rubbing/cleaning with a jewelry cloth, I was able to get it to shine. This is to be a gift for a pre-teen, and I thought the sentiment was beautiful.  It did come in a nice gift box. I just hope that it does not tarnish again.