Antique 18th-19thC Hardstone Cameo Ring Depicting Goddess Ceres

Antique 18th-19thC Hardstone Cameo Ring Depicting Goddess Ceres

Antique 18-19th century hardstone cameo depicting Ceres, with a cornucopia and ears of wheat, in a later ring mount

The hardstone cameo was made in late 18th or early 19th century, and gold shank was added later, circa 1970’s.

Tested positive for 18ct gold

In ancient Roman religion, Ceres was a goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility and motherly relationships. She was originally the central deity in Rome’s so-called plebeian or Aventine Triad, then was paired with her daughter Proserpina in what Romans described as “the Greek rites of Ceres”

Dimensions –
Ring Size: 3.4 x 2.2 x 3.7 cm
Finger Size (UK) = Q (EU) = 57 1/2 (US) = 8 1/2
Weight : 16 grams

Condition: Pre-owned, minor signs of usage and age, no damage, great overall condition.