For some reason I am really enjoying wearing it today. The past times have been special occasions that my late stepdad would have enjoyed but, on reflection, he would have enjoyed the normal, mundane Sundays with us just as much. What put me off using it in the past was the cracked back but now that is fixed I must wear it more often! The crack was odd. Bear in mind that it is gold. He had a ring that I have as well and that is 'crazed' inside and irritates my finger if I wear for more than a couple of hours. Is it possible that some people's sweat affects gold in this way?