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What is a Roman intaglio ring?
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A Roman intaglio ring is a signet ring with an image carved into stone. Today the ring is worn as an accessory. In ancient Rome, intaglio rings were worn by prominent businessmen and politicians and even used as impressions on signatures of hot wax. Browse a wide range of Roman intaglio rings from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
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Ancient Roman intaglio ring, circa 1st-3rd century AD.
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman intaglio ring. Set with an oval black glass intaglio engraved with a profile of a bust in a closed back Roman set setting, framed by a row of intricate semi-circular en...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings
Rock Crystal Roman Intaglio Ring of Jupiter 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd - 3rd Century A.D.
Provenance: Italy
Ring size: 7 ½
Weight: 12,82 gr
The ring features a gold setting in which is set a convex rock crystal intaglio dated to the Roman ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Silver
Ancient Roman Fortuna Intaglio Whimsical Gold Ring Setting
Located in New York, NY
Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio of Fortuna, goddess of chance or luck who became identified with the Greek Tyche; the original Italian deity was probably regarded as the bearer of p...
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Antique Late 19th Century Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
Beryl, Carnelian, Gold
Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A museum quality ancient Roman gold ring, circa 400 AD.
This hollow ring is bezel-set with a garnet intaglio of Hippocamp – a fish-tailed horse that was considered the horse of Pose...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Erotic Intaglio Ref: 995416
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1st Century BC – 1st Century AD
This high karat ancient Roman gold ring (approximately 20.96 Kt) is set with a remarkably rare erotic intaglio carved from dark red jasper.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
Jasper, Silver, Gold
Roman Blackened Silver Intaglio Men's Ring With Profile Portrait
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman Blackened Silver Signet Ring with profile portrait on bronze 1st-3rd century AD
Top size 25mm
Size: 7 3/4
Weight 18,58gr.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
Silver
