i bought this ring for my brother almost a year ago now, and let me tell you, i still love it!  he has worn it almost everyday and it still looks and sparkles like new.  to keep it clean he just runs a wet soft bristle toothbrush over the stones to make them shine and thats it, its like new again. i suggest you DO NOT USE STERLING SILVER CLEANER on this ring, because it has tarnish protection and rhodium plating to keep it shining like new for years.  Using silver cleaner will eat thru the tarnish control and ruin the ring.  i found out the hard way on one of my really nice rings) overall, i do suggest you buy this ring, well worth it.