Beautiful ring! Swarovski makes the best cubic zirconia I have ever seen. I also have the round-cut five stone ring which is 1.25 cttw. Both are lovely, but these stones are a bit smaller (which is a good thing when it comes to CZs). The stones are expertly cut to show off many sparkling facets. The CZs sparkle like diamonds, and because they are small, they are believable. The setting is pretty and well-made. The stones are securely set in a four prong setting with decorative filigree on the sides. The band is sturdy and stamped with "925" and "CHINA."

Amazon Collection has the best deals. I bought this for less than $20, and it certainly doesn't look cheap. It's platinum-plated, so it has that bright, silver warmth that is characteristic of quality fine jewelry. There's no way I could find anything this nice at the mall or a department store for the price.