Super thin "silver" - not worth $65!
I was really looking forward to receiving this ring -- a birthday present to myself. I was so disappointed when it arrived! I should say at the outset that I love silver jewelry, from real sterling to silver-tone. I collect all sorts of silver rings. The "silver" in this ring is so thin, it's like a stamped tin toy ring. I have tiny sterling stack rings that are thicker and heavier.<br />Further, I don't believe the ring *is* silver. Silver is a very soft metal. I have accidentally bent silver rings, and been able to easily bend them back into shape with only my fingers. I deliberately tried to bend the band and also the ring itself, particularly the ends, which are delicate and unsupported. I couldn't bend any part of it. Real silver that thin should have bent easily with gently applied pressure.<br />The silver is also extra shiny. The picture makes it look like there's some oxidation, or something to give the ring a sense of depth. The shiny quality makes it look a bit cheap, which is sad because the design is really the only thing this ring has going for it. I do wish it had been done with better quality materials. I gave the ring 2 stars because it is very pretty -- just don't look too closely.<br />Finally, the stone doesn't offer the fire and color I expected from the photos and description, and is mostly purple, which is okay and sparkly. The weight of the stone is the heaviest part of this ring, though given the size and design, the weight of the silver should eclipse the weight of the stone.<br />I'm sad to say, I wish I'd spent my money elsewhere. I'm not returning it, because I'm thinking I can try oxidizing it myself and see how it looks.... or maybe I'll regift it. Such a pretty design, such a disappointment.
Rating: 2 stars