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What is an intaglio ring?
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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
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
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
Antique Moonstone Intaglio Ring of Platinum
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Moonstone Ring: A striking antique moonstone intaglio ring depicting the Greek goddess
Category
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Materials
Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum
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
