I buy this along with another solitaire as backup to my real gold and diamond set . the stone be large enough to be noticable , but not gaudy and fake as some of the larger stone . its a simple and elegant look . my hand be smaller , so the smaller stone look realistic . my husband be even impressed ! I like that its sterling and not a plate metal , so it will stand up to all the cleaning solution my hand be in . I would recommend this ring to anyone who like understate elegance . its definitely not for someone who like in-your-face flash .