I rarely buy or wear costume jewelry but this ring has all the fire and brilliance of the REAL garnet and diamond ring.  The picture doesn't do it justice.  It's a small stone and can be worn to work or to formal events.  You won't be dissappointed with this piece of jewelry! The small red box it came is was cute and it was shipped to me very fast. I was truly surprised that I'd be this happy with a ring bought through Amazon on line.