My husband bought this for me for Yule after seeing it on my wish list, and I'm very happy with it overall.  The setting was the main draw, as I love vintage jewelry, but be aware that the silver feels rather light in weight.  The stamp inside the ring reads "sterling," but unlike most sterling items it does not bear a "925" stamp, so one cannot be sure of the purity of the silver.  The garnet is also pretty, albeit small, but I am unsure of its authenticity as I have not seen one that looks so clear and red; most natural garnets have a bit of a muddier, darker appearance while this gem looks bright, almost like a ruby, which makes me wonder if it's colored glass.  I love garnets (my birthstone), snd i have had many pieces over the years.  Perhaps it's the brilliant cut of the gem.  I won't spend money or time on taking it to a jeweler for authentication though because regardless, it's a lovely ring for a good price, and I have been complimented on it many times already.