Thank you for your feedback, we are sorry to hear that your ring has become tarnished. Please be advised that tarnishing does occur naturally overtime and wear with Sterling Silver. Further, if left undisturbed or stored in a cold damp environment, tarnishing may be enhanced. It has also been found that many household products,such as soaps, hairspray, perfumes and moisturiser may also cause tarnishing.We can advise that any tarnishing that occurs can be removed by frequent polishing of the item. We do not recommend silver dips.if you wish to discuss this further please do not hesitate to contact our customer services team on 0345 307 3297. Kindest regards SBM