Traces of wear (e.g. scratches) are visible on items which have large polished silver/gold surfaces quicker than items which do not have large polished surfaces. These can occur after a short time. External influences, including scratches, are normal signs of wear and tear and are no material faults! When an item is worn, traces of wear on the surface cannot be avoided. However, please note the below information to avoid additional wear on your jewellery: THOMAS SABO jewellery is generally made from sterling silver and should not be worn during physical activity (e.g. sports, swimming, housework and gardening, etc.) Jewellery should be removed before going to bed and before showering.  We recommend applying perfume, hairspray or other cosmetics before putting on the jewellery as such cosmetic items can dull the shine of jewellery and dull its brilliance. You can refresh the shine of your jewellery piece by polishing the item with a silver/gold cleaning cloth. Furthermore, we offer the possibility of a professional reconditioning at our workshop. Please note that in the process of reconditioning silver it is unavoidable that slight abrasion will occur. A result of this is that existing engravings could become weaker.