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| Victorian Gold and Amethyst Intaglio Ring A. Brandt & Son |
Intaglio, in terms of jewelry-making is the opposite of cameo. Where the carving in a cameo is raised in bas relief, intaglio is carved into the surface of the stone. Rings and watch-fobs often feature hard-stone intaglio. These items, used primarily by gentleman, were designed so that the piece could be used to make an imprint in sealing wax. The art of intaglio in gem-work has been employed since the Eighth Century B.C. and is still practiced today albeit for purely decorative purposes.
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