looks more flat than hammered...the hammering is subtle. beautiful craftsmanship.
Stone looks faceted, and with more color variety in the photo, it is not. A deep blue cabochon is more like it.
That being said, it is quite pretty and fits perfectly!
I purchased this ring many years ago and have since passed it along to a friend who admired it. The stone and setting are so pretty; a very well-crafted piece.
I wasn't sure how this ring would look on my hand, but I shouldn't have worried. It's beautiful (even on my very small hand) and is extremely comfortable. The stone (iolite) changes color in different light, which makes it even more interesting. It's definitely my favorite piece of jewelry.