ok, so like my title says, is is not as shiny as looks in the picture.  It is however, nicely made.  Another reviewer commented on the "plastic" look/feel of the inlay and that is an accurate description.  The thing is though, it is a pretty ring and it suits him fine.  He had trouble with the other 6mm ring I got him because it was "thick" in between his fingers, whereas this one is much slimmer in proportion.  He much prefers this ring.  He has had it now about two weeks and there seems to be little dulling and not much in the way of scratches even though he works outside a LOT. keeping in mind that this ring is not a $500 14k gold ring, I would say that this was very good purchase.