Elegant and endearing, the My Family Tree necklace makes the perfect gift for mothers,grandmothers, aunts, best friends, or even as a treat to yourself.All our pieces are handcrafted and hand cut from scratch. We use our own materials Sterling Silver which does not tarnish, is non allergic and has a unique white gold look finish; and 18ct gold which is a top gold alternative out there You can read more about our process here All pieces are also a solid, strong and thick 1.2mm. This is especially true for gold and silver jewelry. The metal can tarnish if left damp. The stones in your jewellery will also develop water stains if they are put away with water on them.