My niece requested a "keepsake" for her 30th birthday, specifically a cross with rubies, the birthstone for July. I searched and searched for the right piece, when I finally came across the Overstock.com website and saw this cross. It is perfect! The workmanship is beautiful; the gems are exquisite! The picture of it shows nicely, but it is even much prettier when you see it in person! The gold presence is substantial. If you are thinking about ordering this cross, please do it....you will not be disappointed! I gasped when I opened the box, and I think you will too!