The stone is a Bright Red Garnet, mined in Mozambique, Africa. 

I hand pick every one of my Garnets, looking for good color (I hate prune juice looking stones), good clarity, and a medium darkness.  I prefer light to be able to get in, bounce around a little, pop right out and zap you with color.  If they get too dark, they just don't have "life".  Of course, if YOU prefer a darker stone, I'll get one for you -- no extra cost.  I know I'm not the last word on what's pretty -- you are!

This is good, solid, everyday ring -- the mounting has a strong structure and is well built.    

The nicest thing about this particular mounting is it's low domed effect.  It's a ring you can wear all the time -- stick your hands in your jeans pockets and not get hungup, etc.  Just plain comfortable.