HARDWEAR isn't $200 bucks Longshoreman, that's only if you want 100% sterling silver (they make it in a bunch of metals, including luxury metals like silver, gold, platinum... you should see the price list for platinum).

I got mine in the economy metal (2% silver) for $69, I got a 2.00" and it's great.

I've tried those little rubbery toy rings, it's not at all the same thing.