Byzantine Gold Ring with Gemstone

6th-7th century AD. A gold finger ring with ribbing to the hoop, tall tubular bezel and inset carnelian pyramidal gemstone. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 497, for type. 3.13 grams, 37.61mm overall, 16.62mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10) (1 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the London art market in the 2000s.
Condition Report: Fine condition, repairs to hoop.