This is a stainless steel split key chain ring with oxidized white bronze Eternal Strength symbol. Perfect gift for a guy or a girl. The base is also very tactile and touching the symbols calms me down and helped me make right decisions. I oxidize my pieces for decorative purposes, so the patterns stand out more. Oxidation: A piece of blackened or oxidized bronze is true bronze, but it's surface has been intentionally darkened through by introducing it to a chemical process. This patina, a surface color that occurs when the silver is introduced to sulfides, is a sped up version of the natural tarnishing process. A layer of metal sulfide forms on the exterior of the metal giving it a blackened look.