ROMAN GOLD RING WITH GARNET CABOCHON

Ca. AD 400
A finger ring composed of a hollow gold hoop, gradually expanded to create a bezel cell designed to house a garnet cabochon. Garnet, a group of closely related silicate minerals, is a widely recognised gemstone known for its rich, diverse colours.
Size: D:15.9mm / US: 5 1/4 / UK: K; Weight: 7g
Provenance: Private London collection; formerly with S.S old UK collection before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Estimate: GBP 2000 - 3000