Giuliano

Antique Diamond & Natural Pearl Pendant

An antique natural pearl and diamond pendant attributed to Carlo Giuliano, circa 1880. The pendant is designed in a lozenge shape made up of alternating natural pearls and old mine cushion cut diamonds. Below is a drop of blue, cream and black enamel and a natural drop pearl. The pendant is hung from a old cut diamond loop and all set in 18ct yellow gold and presented in it's original box.
£25,000.00
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Information

Maker
Giuliano
Origin
London
Period
1750-1900
Gemstone
22 x Old mine cut diamonds estimated total: 3.50cts 26 x Natural saltwater oriental pearls
Setting
18ct yellow gold and enamel. Unsigned in original Giuliano case.
Dimensions
Length: 8.2cm/3.2 inches Width: 4.3cm/1.6 inch
Weight Description
17 grams
REF
128596

Director’s Notes

Giuliano jewels have been loved by Royalty, Pre-Raphaelite artists, museums, connoisseurs and collectors alike. Distinctive and of unparalleled craftmanship his jewels have remained consistently collectible. When this pendant was made Giuliano had opened his own retail premises in London, at 115 Piccadilly. The shop was a treasure trove of wonderful jewels showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship for which Giuliano pieces were renowned. His jewels combined contemporary wearability of the period with the Renaissance aesthetic that he found so inspiring.

About The Maker

Giuliano

The Italian jeweller Carlo Giuliano (1831-1895) came to London in about 1860. Little biographical detail is known of him prior to this except that he very likely trained under and worked for Castellani in Rome.