I absolutely love this ring! The blue might be ever so slightly lighter than the picture but not by much and I found the size fit me perfectly. The stone is a very generous size, its so large in fact that it works as a cocktail ring and I get tons of compliments when I wear it! I did not have high expectations for the price and I was totally blown away when it arrived. So I ordered the matching necklace as well. It is also a great piece with an identical stone in size and colour and it comes on a nice box chain. If you're thinking of ordering either of these pieces, JUST DO IT! You won't regret it.