Victorian Enamel Globe Locket 18k mourning ring Ceres with a bundle of

Ceres with a bundle of wheat in her hand

The reverse of the piece bears the Riker Brothers mark

A powerful emblem in jewelry

The piece was originally a vintage brooch (circa 1920) transformed by removing the pin findings and adding a gold bail

6 inches wide and is offered in great condition with minimal signs of wear

Victorian Enamel Globe Locket 18k mourning ring Ceres with a bundle ofA rare and poetic piece of 19th century craftsmanship, this antique locket (circa 18501870) takes the form of a finely constructed copper orb, hand enameled in white and pink to represent the Earth in soft, abstracted topography. Both symbolic and sculptural, the orb twists open into two hemispheres, revealing a hidden compartmentsuggestive of secrets kept, journeys imagined, or keepsakes cherished. Whether worn as a personal talisman or collected as