On one side, Joan of Arc's silhouette lends regal, brave majesty to this medallion; on the other, Joan is quoted, "A strong person isn't the one who doesn't cry. A strong person is the one who sheds tears for a moment, picks up her sword and fights again. Our silver items have a protective lacquer finish to help prevent oxidation. To care for our silver items, simply wipe down your pieces with a dry, 100% cotton cloth. Keep them away from water, jewelry cleaners, silver cleaners, treated polishing cloths, perfumes, hairspray, lotions, hand-sanitizers and make-up. We offer our own that you can safely use.