in one word: flawless! the shade of gold is exactly what I'd hoped for - not too orange or yellow, looks like expensive bright 14k gold. the stones reflect light beautifully, the setting is sturdy, and I can finally do the dishes without taking my (similarly priced) Anthropologie rings off first!! two weeks of hand washing, ring still perfect, fingers aren't green.
I was skeptical at first... now officially hooked on Ellie Vail