those of you that say that the ring looks just as real as a diamond need to have your eyes checked.  from afar, this will do - but up close, especially after wearing it for 2 weeks, it is noticeably fake.  the band has started tarnishing and the CZ is somewhat sparkly but i would compare it to a diamond that is of lower quality--a very cloudy diamond.  I have seen other CZ with much better quality and was a little disappointed when this arrived.  no "fire" to it.  huge disappointment.  could have got this at claire's for $5.  This will do though, for what i need it to do--keep the "creepers" away when i'm out on the town.