My husband originally got me a black diamond solitaire when we got married 4 years ago, which is very pretty and I adore it. BUT it's just not practical for every day life. It got caught on my clothes all the time, accidentally scratched our babies faces, and I didn't want to ruin it through everyday stuff like poopy diapers and constantly washing dishes. I just wanted something attractive, something that wouldn't turn my finger green, COMFORTABLE and DURABLE! This ring is absolutely perfect! I've been wearing it for almost 2 years and just ordered another one because I lost the last one at my parents. And I don't feel guilty at all because it's so cheap to replace. But it doesn't look cheap! IT is SOOO comfortable to wear. The "sparkles" are quite pretty without looking tacky, cheap or juvenile. It's actually pretty classy looking and I get many compliments on it! And it can stand up to 2 kids under 3, baths, laundry, dishes, mowing- just everyday life stuff. Just a great peace of mind not worrying if a diamond will fall out all the time. Someday, maybe years down the road, I'll wear my expensive wedding ring all the time again but, at least for now, I just pull it out for date nights and special occasions. LOVE LOVE LOVE this ring! (in case you didn't notice) ;)