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What is a Roman intaglio ring?
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A Roman intaglio ring is a signet ring with an image carved into stone. Today the ring is worn as an accessory. In ancient Rome, intaglio rings were worn by prominent businessmen and politicians and even used as impressions on signatures of hot wax. Browse a wide range of Roman intaglio rings from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
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Ancient Roman intaglio ring, circa 1st-3rd century AD.
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman intaglio ring. Set with an oval black glass intaglio engraved with a profile of a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings
Bulgari Roman Intaglio Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
clarity). The intaglio is Roman, late classical period, and pictures Neptune's steed. Finely made, this
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Vintage 1970s Italian Dome Rings
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Jasper, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Intaglio Carnelian Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
center of this ring hails from the Roman Empire. Displaying a rich red color and carved with the image of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Silver Intaglio Men's Ring With Profile Portrait
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman Silver Signet Ring with profile portrait on bronze 1st-3rd century AD
Top size 25mm
Size: 7
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
Silver
Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ring with Clasped Hands
Located in Stamford, CT
oval shaped intaglio"dextrarum lunctio" on the carnelian. This translates to clasped hands. Each hand
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Band Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A museum quality ancient Roman gold ring, circa 400 AD.
This hollow ring is bezel-set with a
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