Intaglio
Photo courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CM (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals
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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. |