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A 18ct yellow gold inset with a Roman ruby intaglio gold ring, a cabochon ruby carved with a Roman centurion mounted in a modern yellow gold ring. Provenance: Koziminiskys, Melbourne

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  • Cabochon Cut in Jewellery - A cabochon cut is a type of gemstone cutting where the stone is cut and polished in a convex shape with a flat bottom and a domed top, with no facets. This type of cut is typically used for opaque or translucent stones that have natural patterns or inclusions that are best displayed in this type of cut. Examples of stones that are often cut as cabochons include turquoise, opal, and moonstone.
  • Intaglio - A term used to define a method of decoration most common in glassmaking and jewellery which involves engraving, carving or moulding an image into the background, leaving an impression, and leaving the top surface of the item flat, the opposite to relief carving, and also know as counter-relief.

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A 18ct yellow gold inset with a Roman ruby intaglio gold ring,…