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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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Kieselstein-Cord 18K Gold Intaglio Ring
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Flushing, NY
Kieselstein-Cord 18K Gold Intaglio Ring
Kieselstein-Cord
18K
Approximate Dimensions:
7.25 (Ring
Category
20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
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
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
Victorian 12ct Gold Intaglio Ring, 18th Century Agate, UK Origin
Located in Braintree, GB
A Victorian 12ct gold ring set with an 18th-century intaglio carved in rich amber-toned agate. The
Category
Antique 1790s British Georgian Signet Rings
Materials
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
Antique Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Intaglio Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, impressive antique banded agate and 14 karat yellow gold intaglio signet ring; part
Category
Antique 1820s Unknown Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
