1st time I've been disappointed with a productI have made numerous purchases over the past year, and everything has exceeded my expectations until now. I bought this as a special early Christmas present for my 29 year old 'namesake' and couldn't wait to get it to her. When she opened it, it was already 'tarnished looking'! I was totally embarrassed since I thought I was giving her something of a higher quality than it appeared. She quickly said she had some silver cleaning 'stuff' at home and would be able to clean it. It looked like I picked it up at a 5 and dime and she has no idea that I spent more than I usually do on a gift for it to look so cheap.