These bracelets are easy to care for and are meant to last! In order to help the bracelet last as long as possible, avoid stretching them past the point of taking them on and off your wrist. Some bracelets, especially those made for a smaller wrist size, have thinner elastic to fit the hole in the beads. This is important to keep in mind, since thinner elastic is more breakable. When taking the stretch bracelets on an off your wrist, roll them instead of stretching them. To help prevent the crosses from tarnishing, apply an anti-tarnish spray or clear finger nail polish.