Later 5th-6th century A.D.prising scrolled foliage to the shoulders, tiered disc bezel with beaded wire collar, inset garnet cabochon. Cf. Hadjadj, R., Bagues Merovingiennes - Gaul du Nord, Paris, 2007, item 60, for grams, 23.20 mm overall, 17.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (7/8 in.). Acquired on the German art market around 2000. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.