Roman Ceres Intaglio Signet Ring rolex It's modelled in 9 karat

It's modelled in 9 karat rose gold and will have originally have been used as a bracelet clasp (the top part opens up)

Some minor rubbing to the enamel at the sides of the band

following the lead of Victoria herself

A pretty antique cluster ring set with a natural ruby surrounded by a halo of pearls

and can only be opened with the key

Roman Ceres Intaglio Signet Ring rolex It's modelled in 9 karatDATE: Ring Mount Victorian, c. 1880 Intaglio Roman, c. 3rd Century AD An intriguing antique signet ring with ancient Roman intaglio dating from the 3rd Century AD. I believe (although without certainty) that it represents the goddess Ceres, with wheat sheaf and scales of justice. The mount is Victorian, ,made circa 1880, and modelled in 9 karat gold with maker's mark for the esteemed Charles Green & Son. Ceres was the goddess of agriculture,