For the price, you really couldn't ask for more. The silver is shiny and seems durable and the stone is very pretty and clear. The stone is the perfect size - not too big and gaudy but not so small that you wouldn't be able to notice the stone. I would compare it to the size of a 3/4 or 1 carat diamond, at least. I bought it for someone with a bit "meatier" fingers and it still looks great. You don't have to have long, lean, thin fingers to pull this off!!!