I have worn this day in and day out for over a year and sadly the chain clamping finally broke. BUTTTTT I wore this nonstop, whether that meant swimming, RZR rides, casual for work, baths, etc, it NEVER came off. It lasted over a year and did not tarnish or lose any ashes! The tiny urn obviously shows some wear from being in the 'cage' of the lotus but that is it! Got SO many compliments on this piece and nobody ever knew it was an urn!