I was a bit weary of purchasing this ring as others referred to it as "gaudy"; however, upon receiving it, I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, the ring is very big and is not for the faint of heart, but it is gorgeous (especially for the price)! The gallery is beautiful with the gold and CZ accents and the split shank makes it all that more "designer-esque". I am partial to the color blue, so I know I will be wearing this piece a great deal.