I confess: I have an addiction to costume jewelry. I will go on buying binges and not remember what I bought or how much it cost. I got this ring along with about six others, and this was my favorite of the bunch. The setting is pretty, and the stone is gorgeous. I also liked how polished the silver of the setting was. I was surprised when I looked at the invoice that this was the least expensive ring in my order--I had bought rings four times as expensive, and they weren't as nice. This ring is one of my favorites in my rather, um, extensive collection.