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INTAGLIO

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Vintage 18K gold intaglio seal ring, Arabic
Photo courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CMA (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals

Intaglios are gems that are engraved with a portrait, design, or pattern.

Intaglios are similar to cameos, except the intaglio carving is recessed beneath the surface while a cameo's background is recessed beneath a raised subject.

Intaglio Gallery

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