When I bought this ring I was thinking that it might not be as appealing in reality as it was in the photo. Well, my apprehensions were unfounded. I opened the package and found it to be even more attractive than I had hoped it would be. I've had compliments on it from several people. It looks like something worth at least 5 times what it cost. My only complaint, if you can call it one, is that the ring has an open back, rather than being solid, but what can you expect for $19.95. I chose a size 12, but probably should have gone with either 11 or 11.5. This was my own fault because I decided to go to the next full size, just so it wouldn't be too tight. Guess I should have ordered my actual size.