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What is an intaglio ring?

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What is an intaglio ring?
An intaglio ring has a gem with a recessed image on it. Intaglio rings were used in ancient Rome as signet rings, where one could use hot wax to transfer their specific ring’s impression to another surface. Shop a collection of expertly vetted jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Bulgari Amethyst Intaglio Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Amethyst Intaglio ring in a brushed 18k gold with an image of a horse galloping. Made in
Category

Vintage 1970s Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Amethyst Intaglio Ring
$16,500
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Green Intaglio Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Green Intaglio Ring 18K Yellow Gold. Size 6.25 13.34 Grams
Category

Vintage 1980s Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Green Intaglio Ring 18K Yellow Gold
$4,050 Sale Price
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18k lapis Intaglio ring, Nefertiti"s cartouche
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18k lapis Intaglio ring. Nerfertiti's Cartouche
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Louis VIII
Located in New York, NY
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring from the mid to late 19th Century. Intricately and finely carved
Category

Antique 1870s French Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Intaglio Ring 22k Gold Signet Ring Glass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage intaglio ring made of 22k gold and carved glass. 
The band slightly tapers before
Category

Antique 19th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

14k Gold Oval Carnelian Greco-Roman Solider Intaglio Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k gold ring. This attractive oval carnelian intaglio ring features a handsome figure of a Greco
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Chalcedony, 14k Gold

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