This is a great ring. I originally wanted a gold band, but due to the extreme price, I began considering tungsten. This ring is beautiful, durable, and very affordable. I thought perhaps as I got older and made more money, (poor college kid here) I would invest in a more expensive gold ring. However, after receiving this ring and seeing how well it fit and how good it looks, I may not "upgrade." It looks more modern anyway. What you save on your wedding band can be applied elsewhere, like the honeymoon!