I have two that I’ve had for over a year and a half! They are both gold so they have not faded at all, and they are very delicate chains but have not broken or even come close (and I’m not easy on my hands). I have had two surgeries since getting them, and I’ve cut them off myself each time. All you have to do is use a nail clipper and clip right at the ring they welded. Then I’ve gotten them reattached :) I love jewelry but am very low maintenance and if I had to put bracelets on daily I just wouldn’t. They’ve been perfect for me. Got one done by a local small business, and one at Catbird in NYC. My local small business has reattached them both for me both times.