Two-Tone Sterling Silver and Yellow Gold-Plated Sisters Pendant Necklace, 18" Product Details Sterling silver necklace featuring open circle pendant with gold-plated heart and loving message inscribed around circumference Inscription: "Chance made us sisters Hearts made us friends" Box chain with spring-ring clasp Imported This pretty two-tone circle pendant celebrates the special bond of sisterhood,with a circular inscription that reads, "Chance made us sisters, hearts madeus friends." A small open heart, made from gold-dipped sterling silver, restsinside the circle, and the pendant is finished with an 18-inch sterling silverbox chain. Buy one for your sister and one for yourself, and share the loveall around. The Amazon Curated CollectionDiscover the Amazon CuratedCollection of fine and fashion jewelry. The expansive selection of high-quality jewelry featured in the Amazon Curated Collection offers everydayvalues that range from precious gemstone and diamond pieces to the latestfashion designs.This hand-selected assortment features an array of diamond,gemstone, and precious metal designs that receive a quality inspection,including from Amazon’s staff graduate gemologist, to ensure they meetAmazon’s high standards. All diamonds featured in the Amazon CuratedCollection are certified by our suppliers to be conflict free, and IGI, GIA,or AGS certifications are provided on white diamonds of .75 carats or largeron all stud earrings, rings, and pendant necklaces.Pieces from the AmazonCurated Collection come packaged in a custom box, making them wonderful gifts.In addition, we offer free one-day shipping within the continental U.S. onitems over $500. International shipping options for friends and familyoverseas are available for an additional fee.The Amazon Curated Collectionoffers a specialized customer service team that is available seven days a weekto answer any product questions before, during or after the purchase. Ifyou’re not satisfied for any reason, you will receive a full refund and freereturn shipping within the U.S. if you return your purchase within 30days.Find a special gift for a loved one or a beautiful piece that complementsyour personal style with jewelry from the Amazon Curated Collection. SterlingSilver HistoryExperts believe that silver alloy, used today as sterlingsilver, originated in continental Europe in the 12th century. Pure silver wasfound to be a soft and easily damageable material. When combined with othermetals, most commonly cooper, it produced a tougher material that could beheavily relied on. Throughout the next few centuries, sterling silver was usedas currency and for household items. It was often used as silverware andbecame the material used in a proper table setting between 1840 and 1940throughout the United States and Europe. Because of this popularity, silvercompanies began to grow. During this craze, companies began to experimentusing sterling silver compositions in jewelry, as it was a material that waseasy to mold into intricate designs and gave a luxurious look with itsmetallic finish. Today, sterling silver is widely used in all kinds of jewelrystyles and shines as beautifully as other precious metals, with the benefit ofaffordable pricing.Sterling Silver CompositionWhile pure silver can becombined with many different types of metals, sterling silver is created whencombining pure silver with copper. Sterling silver jewelry can be composedwith different amounts of copper but is most often seen with the .925 stamp,meaning that the composition is of 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper.This has been found to be a good combination for maintaining the silver'sdurability without harming its sparkle.Caring for Your Sterling SilverJewelrySilver should not come into contact with harsh household chemicals suchas bleach, ammonia, or chlorine. To avoid scratches, store silver in a linedjewelry box or pouch, as it is prone to tarnish as it naturally reacts withsulfur or hydrogen sulfide in the air. Cleaning and wearing silver jewelryregularly will prevent this and help maintain its shine. Immediately uponnoticing any discoloration, use a gentle polish made specifically for removingtarnish.