Roman Gold Ring with Gemstones

4th century AD. A cluster of gold cells with six conical-cut garnets surrounding a cabochon sapphire, hoop with amphora-shaped panels. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 440 for type. 8.26 grams, 20.11mm overall, 14.49x10.77mm internal diameter (approximate size British -, USA -, Europe -, Japan -) (3/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975.
Condition Report: Very fine condition.