I just got this ring from ordering it a few days ago and I must state that I am a bit disappointed. On the outside of the ring, in the area surrounding the diamond are a few brown marks. The same color is also seen on the inside of the ring between the corners. Honestly, the ring looks like it is not off the back new and that it might have been previously worn. I hope the latter is really not the case because that would  just really be disgusting. It's a nice ring overall, to be worn on a regular basis. But I am now wondering if it is indeed sterling silver!