Gold ring with emerald, found near Jennette's Pier

I found this gold ring yesterday around 11am on the beach access path by Jennette's Pier in Nags Head, Outer Banks. It's a slender 14k gold band with a bezel-set emerald about 6mm in diameter. The outside shows a few micro-scratches, and there's a tiny dent on the inner edge. Inside the band is a faded engraving 'A.S.' and the ring fits roughly as a size 6. I know a ring like this can be sentimental, and I’d really like to help reunite it with its owner. If you recognize it, send me a quick message with any verification details and we’ll take it from there.