my husband bought this ring for me for mother's day.  i love it.  i have small hands and fingers, so i can't wear big rings.  i love dainty, antique-looking jewelry, and this ring is perfect.  my husband happens to be part scotch/irish, so he wanted to buy me something along those lines, but it's delicate looking enough to suit me as well.  it feels solidly built, so i'm not afraid to wear it every day.  the stone resembles an opal, but less opaque.  i love it.