BYZANTINE HIGH KARAT GOLD RING WITH FLOWER BEZEL AND GARNET CABOCHON Ca. AD 500 - 700. A gold ring with a flower-shaped bezel set with a central garnet cabochon framed by a border of granules. The six rounded petals are decorated with applied loops between each lobe. The hoop consists of beaded borders with a continuous gold wave running between them. Size: D:12.4mm / US: 1 / UK: B; Weight: 3.98g Provenance: Private UK collection; acquired on the UK art market, pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.