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!
Really pretty ring with beautiful detail and smooth edges. It is VERY wide - I have long fingers and often wear wide bands but this is really pushing the limits, so be aware.