Ancient Roman Intaglios
Ancient Roman intaglios are an art form that actually originated in Greece and Rome. Unlike a cameo where the stone is carved away to reveal the design, in an intaglio the carving is done on the stone to impart a three dimensional effect to the design. Common designs found in ancient Roman intaglios include horses, portraits of the most loved Roman Caesars, landscapes, Roman gods and goddesses etc.
The intaglios would generally be carved on coral or soft gem stones. These ancient pieces can still be found in antique shops and even on eBay. Intaglios were originally used as royal seals, emblems and sometimes as jewelry. However, today, depending on the material that they are made of and their size, they can be sported as a form of jewelry or can be used as a decorative item.
Ancient Roman intaglios carved on corals are generally used in jewelry, specifically rings and pendants. These antiques are hard to come by, so a single pendant can cost you well over $1000 while a bracelet with 4 to 5 intaglios can set you back by $5000 or more. However, it is essential to check the authenticity of the intaglios before purchasing such pieces. Even if you cannot afford to purchase an authentic ancient roman intaglio, there are several companies which make intaglios usually carved on glass, corals, sandstone and even gems that can be used to create unique and interesting pieces of jewelry.
Another use for ancient roman intaglios; particularly those that have been carved on plaster, is to use them as decorative items. These intaglios are larger and present the perfect medley of a sculpture and a painting. Get two or three framed against a monotone background; in white or cream and put them up next to each other to create a simplistic yet stunning look.
Once considered to be a dead art form reflective of the splendor of an era gone by, today intaglios have made a come back for good. If you like exclusive pieces of jewelry or are an art enthusiast, you must consider owning your very own ancient roman intaglios.
Buy an Ancient Roman Intaglio
 ROMAN BRONZE SEAL RING WITH INTAGLIO DEER  US $125.00 |
 Roman iron ring Intact Crystal Intaglio Females Head US $180.00 |
 Ancient Roman Iron Ring with Intaglio ZEUS US $499.00 |
 Ancient Roman Bronze Intaglio Ring US $195.00 |
 Roman Bronze Intaglio Ring US $55.00 |
