I received this as a Christmas gift from my nephew and couldn't be happier with it! The sterling setting remains a lovely, almost incandescent white; the stones, perfectly matched in superb cut, brilliant color, and flawless clarity. This has definitely become one of my go-to pieces as it's appropriate to wear everyday and nearly with everything. I've enjoyed this beauty so much, in fact, I'm considering buying two more so I can wear all three at once (making a stack-band). Hmmm...