This ring is absolutely lovely - the center stone is large & clear, and the surrounding diamonds, despite being rather small, are very sparkly. It is really eye-catching and is absolutely stunning when sunlight hits it. That said, it would have been a *perfect* ring if the band were a little heavier and if the setting were hollow beneath the diamonds in order to allow them to sparkle even more. (Additionally, although the workmanship was great, the settings in the band weren't very "sturdy" and I don' t think it would take much to knock one of the diamonds out). Although I'm sure this was a mass-produced ring, it is well-made and avoids looking "costume-y". I ended up returning it as I was looking for something I could wear every day - this would be a great ring for special occasions and nights out, but it was too much for my small hand on a daily basis. If you can pull off bold jewelry or want something to wear occasionally, then I think you would really like it.