18 Waits jewelry is 100% sterling silver. We hand tarnish each piece and finish with a ribbon of selvedge linen. The back of each pendant is painted with epoxy. Necklaces and rings come in their own wooden boxes. Each are hand-finished. First stained a deep ebony and then drizzled with a smooth black epoxy and lined with ripped leather. A beautiful overall presentation for the guy (or girl) in your life.