I purchased this ring for my husband when we got married as an alternative to the expensive one he only wore on our wedding day.  I wanted something that he couldn't scratch and dig up and something  way less expensive than his real one so when he lost it I wouldnt have to hurt him.  (He loses everything!) After almost 9 months, this ring still looks as nice as it did the first day he wore it AND he surprisingly hasn't lost it yet.  Great purchase.....good quality and value!