For the (sale) price, it's a great ring. My husband got this on a pretty good discount for my engagement ring 2 years and 2 months ago. As I write this it's my 6 month wedding anniversary to the very day, and I just now had a problem with the ring. One of the end black diamonds fell out today without any reason or forewarning and it's gone forever, so I replaced the ring for the price it would cost to set a new black diamond in its place. HOWEVER, all the jewelers I showed it to said, "It's a very well-made ring," and they all were surprised that the stone disappeared in the first place, especially since the prongs are still strong and unbent--but it happens. I've worn the ring every day for over two years, but rarely in the shower or to sleep.

As for other commenters, I do have laymen confuse my ring with sapphire or onyx, and sometimes jewelers do at first glance just because it's such an uncommon ring, but I'm confident it is *black diamond* because I've never had a jeweler argue with me once they looked closer. Though as far as what constitutes an authentic black diamond, you've got me.

However, a few months after getting the ring I finally parted with it to have it sized (to 4.25), and on the pre-sizing inspection the jeweler told me I had put a huge crack in the center black diamond, as well as chipped one of the white ones, though you couldn't tell with the unaided eye. I always knew I was not a good candidate for diamonds because I'm not so delicate or graceful, but even seeing the supposed chips and cracks the jeweler was absolutely awe-struck at how "gorgeous" and well-designed the ring was.

This ring paired very well with a slightly v-shaped, thin wedding band that was one row of tiny white diamonds on top of a row of tiny black diamonds.

So, the stones may not be the toughest, but the metal part has held up very well, and the ring is still very gorgeous and lovable years after purchase. Maybe one day I'll replace the missing stone because it breaks my heart to part with it.