Later 6th century AD. A gold ring comprising an openwork hoop of two bands with eighteen granules between, discoid bezel with central cell and beaded wire collar, inset garnet(?) cabochon. Cf. Hadjadj, R. Bagues Mérovingiennes - Gaul du Nord, Paris, 2007, item 250 for type. 5.06 grams, 27.17mm overall, 20.36mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21) (1"). From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.