I bought 2 name necklaces: one in 18k Gold-Plated Silver (a gift) and the other in Sterling Silver (for myself). I have no idea how the gold one held up because I never asked my friend (i'm embarassed!), but mine got dark after 2 months of mild use. I never spray perfume around my neck area b/c I know it's bad for jewelry, but the necklace is now dark and unusable. Wasted $60!