This beautiful ring took a number of trials and errors to come to a better, long lasting product! It is a 100% original design I made myself and you will find NOWHERE else!The string is nickle guitar string, so it has a silver looking color. Nickel does not corrode or discolor your finger, so it is great for long term consistent use. I threaded the guitar string through the sterling silver setting so it holds it really well with no additional adhesives.The stone is a white (clear) cubic zirconia