A Byzantine gentlemen's high carat gold cabochon garnet intaglio ring, depicting an intaglio sphinx, rub set in a landscape position to a narrow flat frame, with initials to one end, possibly VCL. A flat back closed collet with a repoussé flower head to the underside of the head, with applied heart or leaf shoulders to a hollow tubular shank. Head 19.80 x 11.30mm including shoulders, 3.34g. Finger size Q Condition report: A dent to the shank. A gold solder repair to the inside at the other side. Shallow dents and bruises to the shank.