C. 1100-1300 AD. Byzantine. Gilt silver with ring with circular, ribbed hoop and elaborate domed crown bezel. Byzantium was justly famous for the elegance of its jewellery, whether in precious metals for the royalty and aristocracy, or in bronze for people further down the social ladder. This beautiful item may have belonged to a member of the imperial family or to someone claiming royal authority. Excellent condition; wearable.Size: D: 19.1mm / US: 9 1/8 / UK: S; 6.2g Provenance: Obtained from a B.F; previously in a collection formed in the 1980s on the UK art market.