Gem used in intaglio (4)

I believe the answer is:

onyx

(Other definitions for onyx that I've seen before include "African antelope" , "Stone-like marble with layered colours" , "Type of agate" , "material for making cameos" , "Cameo material" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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