BYZANTINE HIGH KARAT GOLD RING WITH GARNET INTAGLIO DEPICTING A HOLY BRANCH Ca. AD 500 - 700. An oval red garnet intaglio engraved with a stylised upright branch encircled by a laurel wreath. The intaglio is set in a plain oval bezel, joined to a gold hoop of flat section. Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist. Size: D:19.56mm / US: 9 3/4 / UK: T; Weight: 7g Provenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.