LATE BYZANTINE GOLD RING WITH RED GARNET CABOCHON. Ca. AD 1000 - 1200. A garnet cabochon secured within a high collet framed by a serrated edge and a beaded rim, flanked by globular appliqués at the cardinal points. The setting joins a broad hoop formed of three parallel beaded bands alternating with plain wires. Size: D:17.32mm / US: 7 / UK: N 1/2; Weight: 12g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the German art market, Munich before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.