Is this ring real gold?

It is marked 14k, so the metal contains gold rather than being a plated base metal. The two-tone look comes from contrasting finishes on the band.

Will the cubic zirconia look like a diamond?

At arm's length the halo reads as a diamond ring. Up close, CZ has less fire and dulls faster, especially with daily wear.

The band is designed to flex so one ring fits a range of sizes. That helps with gifting, but adjust it gently and avoid bending it repeatedly.

It is better suited to occasional wear. CZ scratches, prongs can catch, and adjustable bands loosen with constant use.

It copies the look for far less, but diamond holds its sparkle and resists scratching; CZ and a flexible band will not last as long.

Inspect each halo stone for wobble and make sure the prongs sit flat. Loose settings are the most common complaint.

At ShopSimon, for $39.99, 80% off, as of our latest check.

Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 29 ratings.

3 stores we checked sell it, including Gilt, ShopSimon, Macy's.

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Compared across 3 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.