Buyers report Vivienne Westwood orb necklaces are brass with a thin gold plating that tarnishes over time and can turn the skin green with wear.
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Vivienne Westwood Gold Orb Necklace: A Modern Everyday Take on the Punk Classic
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Buyer threads report Vivienne Westwood orb necklaces are brass with thin gold plating that tarnishes and can turn skin green, and commenters advise against plated pieces. If you want the orb look for occasional wear and will keep it away from perfume and lotion, the design is the draw. Ask the seller for base metal and plating specs first.
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Reference price
$25.07 USD $29.03Final item price, service fees and international shipping are confirmed on the shopping agent's website.
Pros
- · The stated draw is the design itself: buyers in the cited threads keep purchasing for the orb motif and the brand's Nana association, even where they criticize quality.
- · Catalog copy describes a simple, modern silhouette with a logo detail — a styling reference, not a performance claim.
Cons
- · Buyers report Vivienne Westwood orb necklaces are brass with thin gold plating that tarnishes over time and can turn the skin green.
- · Commenters on the tarnishing threads advise against plated pieces, saying the thin plating will come off regardless and polishing the chain won't fix it.
- · Some buyers say the jewelry quality 'kinda sucks' for the price, while the designs still drive purchases.
Fit notes
The listing does not state chain length, clasp type, or pendant dimensions, so fit is unknown. Ask the seller for those measurements and whether the chain includes an extender before ordering.
Buy if
You want the orb silhouette as a fashion accent for occasional wear, and you accept that the cited owners treat gold plating as a wear item needing care. You're willing to confirm base metal, plating, and chain length with the seller before ordering.
Skip if
You want a piece to wear daily without upkeep, or you expect a solid-gold finish. The cited threads describe plating that comes off and tarnishes, and commenters say polishing the chain won't restore it.
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Vivienne Westwood gold necklace in modern everyday style
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Common questions
Does this necklace tarnish?⌄
Buyers in the cited threads report Vivienne Westwood orb necklaces tarnish over time because the gold plating is thin, and it can turn the skin green with wear.
Can I polish the plating back?⌄
Commenters on the tarnishing threads say no — the thin plating comes off regardless and polishing the chain won't fix it.
How do owners suggest caring for it?⌄
Owners advise keeping the necklace away from perfume and lotion to reduce tarnish and wear, and spot cleaning to prevent green oxidation.
What is the base metal and plating thickness?⌄
Buyers describe brass with thin gold plating; the listing does not state base metal or plating thickness, so ask the seller to confirm both before purchase.
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Public notes used
Owners advise keeping Vivienne Westwood necklaces away from perfume and lotion to reduce tarnish and wear, and spot cleaning to prevent green oxidation.
SourceCommenters on the Vivienne Westwood tarnishing threads advise against plated pieces, saying the thin plating will come off regardless and polishing the chain won't fix it.
SourceSome buyers say Vivienne Westwood jewelry quality 'kinda sucks' for the price, though the brand's designs and Nana association still drive purchases.
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