18th century AD. A carnelian gemstone of a profile bust of a bearded Greek philosopher with hair dressed straight, filet to the brow falling in two strands to the rear; set in a sympathetic modern silver finger ring. 4.36 grams, 21.09mm overall, 18.08mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (3/4"). From the private collection of Edward Lucie-Smith, an English writer, poet, art critic, curator and broadcaster; the collection formed since the 1990s. [No Reserve]