3rd century AD. A carnelian gemstone with intaglio advancing capricorn; set into a later gold finger ring with facetted hoop, ellipsoid cell with beaded wire collar. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 216, for type. 5.79 grams, 23.41mm overall, 18.98mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17) (1"). Ex collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman; acquired on the UK art market; previously on the European art market before 2000.