will 925 sterling silver necklace tarnish

Sterling Silver will tarnish, how quickly & to what extent depends on several factors: —If you want your Sterling Silver to last as long as possible without tarnishing, always look for and purchase only Sterling items that have a Rhodium plating, though, buyer beware: there are some sellers who claim they Rhodium plate their jewelry, but do not. Think twice before purchasing any item that ships directly from China—especially if they have only a few (& usually ridiculously glowing reviews), often made within just a couple of days of each other)—which is a sure red-flag alert. Most of those listings will be gone in a week or two. Rhodium plating will not prevent tarnishing, but sure slows it down; —Whether an item is Rhodium plated or not, Sterling Silver jewelry is sensitive to many chemicals. This means it should be removed every day after wearing, and gently wiped down with a soft cloth (microfiber, like the cloths used to clean eyeglass lenses is great for this), there are also “gem cleaning cloths”, available on Amazon, which work very well also. I dedicate separate cloths for different uses—such as I use one cloth to clean my glasses, another to clean computer touch screens, another for cleaning gemstones, and, of course, one dedicated for ONLY cleaning pearls, etc. —Gently wipe to remove any sweat, body oils, makeup, etc. each time you remove your piece (hopefully daily), before storing, and remember that exposure to things such perfume, hair spray, etc, can be especially damaging, in addition remove all jewelry before showering, getting in a hot tub, swimming, etc. —Store (wiped down) Sterling Silver jewelry in a small, sealable, Ziploc-type bag, preferably with a small square of “Anti-tarnish” cloth. You can buy little precut squares on Amazon for this purpose. I like to buy “in bulk”, like a square yard at a time, & cut it to the size I need—it’s much cheaper that way. Just make sure you store the extra cloth in a well-sealed bag. —Last but not least, invest in a good Silver Polishing Cloth (also available on Amazon. Even taking all of the above precautions, your silver will eventually start to tarnish and need a good cleaning/rubbing with a jeweler’s silver polishing cloth. If it is something you wear often, the Rhodium protective plating will eventually rub off, necessitating polishing more often. The only true way to avoid all of this, (other than after-wearing gentle cloth rub, which should always be done, regardless of the metal), is to spend much more money and buy White Gold or Platinum jewelry. Hope somebody out there learned something. Good luck!!

Does it turn color if you get it wet

Silver will ALWAYS tarnish and turn grayish black. This is how silver naturally oxidizes, especially in the presence of sulfur, which can be present in human perspiration. If you have silver that doesn’t tarnish, it has either been kept in extremely dry or oxygen free environment or coated with a clear sealer. Silver polish will fix it right up. If your grandma has real silverware or silver plated flatware (eating utensils, she can tell you all about it. It can also stain your skin black (not green, which = copper or copper containing metal such as brass or bronze).

I love it and no it dose not pinch the skin.

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K**S

Beautiful and good quality for a great price.

I couldn’t be happier with this necklace — it looks stunning and feels like a much more expensive piece than it actually is. From the moment I opened the box, I was impressed with the quality. The solid 925 sterling silver has a beautiful shine and weight to it, and the finish feels very well made rather than fragile or cheap. The design is classic yet modern, and it looks great whether I wear it with casual outfits or dressier attire. I’ve received several compliments already from friends and family asking where I got it! What really surprised me was the price. For a solid Italian made sterling silver chain like this, I honestly expected to pay a lot more — it almost seems too good to be true given how high-quality it feels. Amazon I also appreciate the secure lobster clasp and comfortable fit — it feels strong and well-constructed for everyday wear. If you’re considering this necklace as a gift or for yourself, I think you’ll be just as pleased with it as I am. Highly recommend!

28.12.2025

M**O

Diamonds are for all...

What a stunning piece of silver. The 15 yr old boy hasn't taken it off since opening it. Great quality, perfect price. Shines like diamonds

6.01.2026

P**O

Beautiful

Beautiful chain, made well very shiny and sturdy definitely would buy from them again

12.01.2026

C**F

Pretty Good

It’s okay it fit a little smaller on my boyfriend than I thought it would despite measuring him. It looks great though. I’ve purchased a bracelet for him a year ago and it also has stood the test of time and still looks really good so I’m hoping the necklace will as well.

13.01.2026

J**Z

Great Looking but a bit thin

Gives a great Look but is a bit paper thin obviously your paying great price for this weight and quality

26.11.2025

L**O

Great quality

This is the fifth time I buy chains from this seller and I’m very happy with the purchase . Great quality and great looking Thanks

7.01.2026

J**R

Do not purchase

This was not as thick as stated and it's supposed to be real silver but it tarnished within two weeks. If I could find the paperwork I'd send it back

18.01.2026

K**Y

Nice Christmas present

Nice looking necklace the sizing was good the only thing is I thought it was going to be a thicker necklace my son has one that we bought at the store and he wanted a silver one but it was a lot skinnier than the one he already had nice looking necklace though.

24.12.2025

Chain type	Curb, Link
Clasp type	Lobster
Item display length	24 inches
Item width	5 millimeters
Material	Sterling Silver
Metal type	Sterling Silver

Solid 925 Sterling Silver Italian 5mm Diamond Cut Cuban Link Curb Chain Necklace for Women Men, Made in Italy

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