Limoges Jewelry Also sold by Sears Class ring sold as solid sterling silver pieces are plated with cheap materials. Chicago Internet

I recently purchased a Sterling Silver Mens Pave Top Traditional FREEDOM CLASS RING from this company for $299.99.  The advertising states that is a sterling silver piece. Within on day of receiving the item it started flaking.  I contacted customer support to question them about the material used to produce this ring.  They stated that the ring was not a plated item and is indeed a solid sterling silver item.  I then asked them why it would flake.  As such you can see the continued chat log below.  I would advise against purchasing from this organization. 

Chat Content:

Areli: Welcome to our real-time support chat. How can I help you today?

Brock: Im looking at your sterling silver class rings... more specifically the Sterling Silver Mens Pave Top Traditional FREEDOM CLASS RING. Is this a solid sterling silver piece or is it plated?

Areli: Provide me the sku number to verify

Brock: 21273

Areli: One moment
Item 21273 is Sterling Silver
The Class Ring is not Plated

Brock: The reason I asked is I purchase this piece and it arrived yesterday. After less than a day of wearing it, metal flakes are coming off the ring.

Areli: We apologize, it does state the ring is Sterling Silver. The item can be returned for a replacement or refund

To return an item for an exchange or refund, please mail your merchandise along with your original Packing List and a note stating the corrections (for example, correct ring size or birthstones) to: Limoges Jewelry Returns Dept. 3351 N Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618. We recommend insuring the package before sending for your personal tracking purposes.

Brock: Before I return it, why would you a piece you claim state to be a non-plated piece flake?

Areli: I'm sorry, I have provide the information available. Please return the item for a replacement or refund.

Brock: Has limoges notified of flaking on their sterling silver pieces before?

Areli: Not that I am aware of. We apologize for the inconvenience. Is there anything else I can assist you with?

Brock: If I were to take this to a Jeweler would they indeed find this piece to be sterling silver and not a plated item? as you and your advertisement states?

Areli: I'm sorry, I have provide the information available. Please return the item for a replacement or refund

If you like you can contact a supervisor. You can contact our Customer Service Department at 847-375-1326

Brock: Thank you I will contact a supervisor, you have help immensely.

Areli: You're welcome. Have a nice day!