Wow!! The workmanship in this man's ring is awesome! The large abalone shell measures 14mm x 12mm and is inlayed in solid sterling silver that has been plated with rhodium to give it a mirror shine, add durability and to prevent tarnish. The natural shell has nice coloring and displays a rainbow of colors at different angles. I love the sleek design of the ring with the lion head design on each side, and there is even a lion face in the undercarriage!! The contrast between the highly polished silver next to the iridescence of the abalone is very pleasing to the eye. The band is 4.2mm in width at the base, which will tend to make it comfortable to wear and it flares to 16.7mm at the top of the ring. There is an ample amount of silver in this ring, as it weighs 13.0 grams on the scale. It was crafted in Thailand and has been sized to a 12.5. The ring is stamped 925 and signed BBJ. The ring is very handsome and at this price, it will make some man very happy! I really love it!!