I recieve compliments on this ring every single time I wear it. It is a staement ring to be sure but not quite as big as some, if you are looking for something to wear that will catch the eye of people but not so cumbersome that you feel awkward, this is it. I wash my hands alot through out my day and so far this ring has stood up to the wear and tear. I also have a 2 year old and teething ten month old who tries to chew on it, not a single scratch thus far. I think this is the best purchase I have made from amazon!