I got this ring about a week ago.  It is even more attractive in person than on the website.  I have been wearing it basically around the clock, and giving it a beating (wore boating in a lake, wash my hands 20 times a day at work, etc).  There are a few tiny black specks now where it appears a sparkle or two has fallen out (only if you look very closely), so it may not hold up forever, but for $10 I am very pleased with it!