Polish signet ring in light-orange carnelian intaglio showing Korwin coat of arms. The red variety of chalcedony has been known to be used as beads since the Early Neolithic in Bulgaria.

Title: Carnelian Intaglio. Period: Hellenistic. Date: 3rd–1st century BCE. Culture: Greek. Medium: Carnelian. Dimensions: H.: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm) Classification: Gems. Credit Line: Gift of Rupert L. Joseph, 1948. Object Number: 48.12.4

2017年10月3日 · Eros - carnelian intaglio, 2nd century AD Starting from 5000BC right up to modern times, gemstones with images carved into them by artisans, then mounted onto finger rings, have been are among the most highly desirable treasures to own and wear.

2022年2月28日 · Materials varied — the most popular according to the number of surviving originals was carnelian, but other semi-precious stones used include jasper, agate, amethyst, emerald, turquoise, and garnet.

Carnelian is the red, orange, or amber variety of Chalcedony (a form of Quartz that is compact and microcrystalline). Though often a solid color, it may also be banded, in which case it would be jointly classified as both Agate and Carnelian.

The small size of the gold ring with a carnelian stone in the JHUAM suggests that it was intended for a child. The ring’s engraved gem portrays a male figure who wears a round hat and holds a walking staff.

Title: Gold ring with carnelian intaglio. Period: Late Imperial. Date: 3rd century CE. Culture: Roman. Medium: Carnelian, gold. Dimensions: H.: 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. (3.2 x 1.9 cm) Classification: Gems. Credit Line: Bequest of Rupert L. Joseph, 1959. Object Number: 60.55.74.

Title: Carnelian intaglio. Period: Late Republic or Early Imperial. Date: 1st century BCE–1st century CE. Culture: Roman. Medium: Carnelian. Dimensions: Other: 1/2 x 3/8 x 1/8 in. (1.2 x 1 x 0.4 cm) Classification: Gems. Credit Line: Gift of John …

Dealer in ancient Roman intaglios : glass, carnelian, rock crystal and other jewelry of antiquity and medieval times.

2018年2月27日 · Gem intaglio mounted on gold and framed by glass, emeralds and garnets. The draped and sceptred figure is thought to be a Ptolemaic queen. In her right arm, she bears the cornucopia of Aphrodite or Isis-Aphrodite. Egyptian, 1st century BCE. National Library of …