Ornamental Ring - Curve Modeling in Blender 3D

This class is all about having fun with curves in Blender 3D!
First, I played around a lot to know where I wanted to go with this project. It evolved dynamically throughout creating the class and I still feel it is not yet completely finished :)
First, I experimented with different designs to find out where I wanted to land with this:
Then, I started from scratch, trying out more ideas I gathered from the class production process:
Then, having settled on the last version, I started refining it more. I gave the design a background and also created the channel pavé on the sides. A background and a deepened light situation added some visual interest and gem "fire"!
Finally, I played around with different stone colors and animation! Maybe that could be something for the next class?!