Early sketches of the ring. The idea was a silver-toned ring that cradles the stone like waves crashing on a beach.
Illustrator mockup of the ring showing more detail. This is what I sent to the jeweler.
3d rendering of the ring from the jeweler. I made some minor modifications and sent it back for the ring to be cast.
The final design; shown with a 6mm man-made star sapphire before being set.
The final ring.