It is sparkly, and the design is very nice but the center stone is so big that it looks fake on my hand. I have small hands, but I'm sure it would work for women with larger hands. People would know it was fake if I wore it, so I don't and by now it's probably too late to send back, especially since I've lost the box and information for it.... that, and it's been about two months since I got it. The band is lovely, and I happily wear just the band but the engagement ring is just too much. I was hoping it would be more dainty and less in your face. A lot of people love this ring. They think it's wonderful. That's great, but it simply doesn't work for my small hands.