5th-7th century AD. A gold ring with hoop comprising four thin round-section hoops, supporting a flanged discoid bezel with raised perimeter, set with a cut and polished garnet. Cf. Hadjadj, R., Bagues Merovingiennes: Gaul du Nord, Paris, 2007, item 119, for a very similar example. 1.57 grams, 19.67mm overall, 16.29mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9) (3/4"). From a deceased London, UK, collector; formerly with Paul Moore, Hampshire, UK.