Dear readers - I had orginally bought this ring for my mom for mothers day, but when I received it, I was shocked! It has shine, beautiful, and seems to make a statement - that all cubic zirconia does not have to look cheap and gaudy. To be honest, I had bought so many gifts for my mom that I actually kept this ring for myself. I know that this is not a substitute for real diamonds, but I am sorry to say that many of us do not have the type of finances to buy a real diamond. Until the day that I have hit a million dollar lottery, this will have to do, and right now I have no regrets, the ring is great!