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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
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
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
Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Sights
Beautiful example of Victorian period Essex Crystal reverse intaglio ring depicting
Category
Antique 1860s European Victorian Signet Rings
Materials
Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 18th Century Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Featuring Roman Emperor Septimus Severus
Set in 18kt
Category
Antique 18th Century British Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Ancient Roman Hippocampus intaglio ring, circa 150-250 AD.
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman Hippocampus intaglio ring. Set with an oval nicolo onyx intaglio depicting a
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
