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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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

Antique Agate Intaglio Ring Depicting Lion
Located in Milano, MI
Intaglio ring in 18ct gold with bicolour agate finely engraved with armed lion, of English
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Amethyst Intaglio Ring
Located in London, GB
An amethyst intaglio ring, with an emerald-cut amethyst, carved with the head of a Roman style
Category

Late 20th Century American More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, White 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

18K Gold Roman Intaglio Ring with Bull Signet
Located in London, GB
Indulge in the captivating allure of this beautiful Roman intaglio ring, meticulously crafted in
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

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