I have to disagree. I got my ring about a week ago and I'm very happy with the result. The birthstone shines blue, even as I sit here with my living room lights dimmed down. Mine was in perfect condition, and looking at the square and compass I did have my doubts, but I took it to the local jeweler, a Mason, and he stated it's secured on there tightly. There are always bad apples in every bushel, perhaps you had the non-luck of the draw? I know of two other brothers who received their rings and were very happy with theirs as well. My only complaint was a 4 week long turn around time to get it resized, hence the reason I went and saw my buddy to have him bore it out, it's slightly scratched on the back side now because of something I had done, but that was my decision. It is silver, on the back of the band with a gold overlay on the top, but anyone reading the material would have seen that, as it's advertised as such and is one of the reasons I bought the ring. I personally prefer white gold and silver of yellow gold.