This is an absolutely exquisite piece of jewelry. My family has been in the jewelry business for three generations. I am very skeptical about purchasing items online without the ability to handle and inspect the quality of the gems, the clarity of the stones, and the materials used. The ring is just as beautiful in person as it is in the picture, if not more so. The stone is a beautiful deep red and very clear. Many cheaper pieces of jewelry use garbage stones with imperfections, cracks, and spots. This is not the case here. The stone is clear and cut very well. The size is also correct. The diamonds that surround the stones are also well set and clear. I've work this ring every single day since it arrived, on time by the way, and have receive oodles of complements! The size was also accurate as well.