I bought this antler pendant necklace for my wife. I wanted something nice, but not super expensive. Jewelry shopping is hard if you are just a regular guy. You don't know what material is junk. I took a chance on the REETI 925 Sterling Silver piece.
I've been tracking how this necklace holds up for 90 days (3 months). This is the kind of gear check you need. Just like testing a durable homepage accessory like a sturdy womens ski beanie, you need to know if the silver lasts. Here's my detailed breakdown:
The package arrived fast. It came in a simple box. I liked that the presentation was clean. The antler pendant itself is small. It has good detail. It is not chunky or heavy. This is important for daily wear.
I looked for the material stamp. The ad said 925 Sterling Silver. I checked the back of the pendant and the clasp. Both had the tiny "S925" mark. This is the first thing you must do. If the material is not stamped, assume it is cheap brass covered in thin plating. Super cheap jewelry means thin plating. That plating fades in one week. This silver felt sturdy.
I had to check the size. Online photos always make pendants look huge. The REETI antler pendant measured about 15mm tall. The chain length was 18 inches. This was accurate to the description. Always check the millimeters (mm) before you click Buy.
Verdict: Good first signs. Stamp is visible. Size is accurate. This passed the initial quality check.
My wife started wearing it right away. She wore it all day. She did not take it off for showering or sleeping. This is the ultimate test for jewelry. If it is going to cause skin irritation, Week 1 is when it happens.
No green neck. Zero rash. That's a win. Cheap metals often react with sweat quickly. Sterling silver is usually fine for most people. If you have super sensitive skin, sometimes you need to look for hypoallergenic steel, like 316L Stainless Steel. But for standard wear, the 925 was holding up well.
The biggest worry was the chain. It is a delicate chain. It looked like it could snag on clothing easily. It survived a week of sweaters and jackets without snapping. This gave me confidence in the quality of the welds.
Verdict: Daily wear approved. No sensitivity issues. The delicate chain survived the first snag test.
By Month 1, this necklace was routine wear. It was holding its shine very well. Sterling silver will tarnish over time. That’s just science. But if the silver is good quality, the tarnish should be slow and light. If it turns black in 30 days, the silver purity is low or the surface finish is bad.
We noticed a slight dulling around the back of the pendant. This is where it touches the skin most. We tried a quick clean. We just used mild soap and water. It brightened right up. No special jewelry cleaner needed yet.