Purchased about 15 years ago from a consignment shop in Tokyo that carries goro's items. It has oxidized, which is typical of silver, but it's in relatively good condition for an old item, with no noticeable scratches. Appraisals of goro's items vary depending on the dealer. If you have any concerns, please purchase from goro's directly or a consignment shop. Appraisals of goro's old and custom-made items are difficult at resale shops, and to prevent any trouble, we are unable to offer authentication services. We have confirmed that the metal parts are 18k gold. This is a rare, old, custom-made item that is not often available, so we hope it will be purchased by someone who will cherish it. *Please refrain from comments questioning authenticity or questions unrelated to purchase. *We cannot accept any requests or questions after purchase, so please ask any questions before purchasing. Feel free to negotiate the price in the comments.