Real silver tarnishes, hence the need to polish it. When you regularly wear silver, the friction from wear acts as 'polishing' and the jewelry item stays bright and shiney. I wore this for a number of years and it was quite shiney the whole time. However, it has been locked away in an old jewelry box and has tarnished somewhat. It just needs to be cleaned or worn. And it fits more like a size 6.5. It is stamped with what appears to be .925.
Oh, I see that you do not offer free shipping on this auction?, Can You, after you describe your answers to my first question?, Thanks Again, Mrs Widlak