This is a wonderful unusual ring.  It would work well as a cocktail, dinner, every day, anniversary or even an engagement ring.  There is a single oval cut genuine natural amethyst.  It is a gorgeous shade of deep purple and has excellent color and clarity.  The sides of the ring are a transparent amethyst color material.  It really is a gorgeous eye catching piece.  The inside of the band has the mark UTC for the designer.  This ring is genuine 10 k yellow gold polished to a high mirror shine.  It has that warm glow and luster that only real gold has.  The inside of the band is marked 10 k and the piece weighs about 4.6 g.