Glorious Italian jewellery designer Carlo Giuliano
Egyptian style brooch. Circa 1865-1895. Made of Gold, rubies, diamonds, pearls and enamel. Work by Italian jewellery designer Carlo Giuliano (1831-1895)
Glorious Italian jewellery designer Carlo Giuliano
A native of Naples, Carlo Giuliano (1831-1895) was an antiques dealer, and the personal jeweler of Queen Victoria.
He began his career in Castellani’s workshop in Rome, where he made decorations in archaeological style.
In 1860 he arrived in London and opened a workshop on Fritth Street, where he produced jewelry for such companies as Hunt and Roskell, Robert Phillips and K.F. Hancock. Sometimes on such ornaments and branded cases there are two marks – “C.G.”, and a mark of the seller.
Noteworthy, in 1874 Giuliano opened his own shop on Piccadilly Street, 115. Giuliano became known for neo-Renaissance style, which he adapted to modern fashion with an invariably excellent taste. Like Castellani, Giuliano signed his products. Early works of Carlo Giuliano in the archaeological style have monogram “C.G.”, similar to the intertwined “C” of Castellani. Since 1863 almost all Giuliano’s products have marking “C.G.” in the oval.
After the death of their father in 1896, Carlo-Joseph and Arthur developed a new signature – the monogram “C. & A.G.” in the oval. His sons Carlo-Joseph and Arthur continued the family business. They worked until 1912, and opened the workshop in Knightsbridge. However, due to the outbreak of the First World War they closed the shop.
1895 brooch. Diamonds, rubies, chrysoprase, gold. Last work of the master and his sons
Giuliano almost eliminated bright colors, covering ornaments with white and blue or black enamel. In fact, he preferred tiny cabochons to glittering faceted stones. And when the Renaissance style began to wane, he began to use less motives of this period.
1890 bracelet. Amethysts, pearls, enamel, gold
Glorious Italian jewellery designer Carlo Giuliano
Tiara. 1870. Gold, turquoise
Gold bracelet with pearls and gem. Mid-19th century
1865-1870 earrings. Gold, river pearls. Victoria & Albert museum
A gold necklace with enamel and gems. 1895
Hellenistic style earrings. Gold, pearls. 1870
Brooch with pearls, diamonds, pink sapphire and zircons. Circa 1890
Earrings. Pearls, rubies, diamonds, gold. 19th century
Gothic design gold bracelet with enamel, brown zircons and green beryls. Circa 1870
Gold bracelet with enamel and gems. Circa 1900. The twelve stones used in the bracelet – listed in the Book of the Apocalypse, they adorn the gates of the heavenly city of Jerusalem
Bracelet. Enamel, gold, rubies, agate and diamonds, 1865
Gold earrings. Presented to the Victoria and Albert museum by the sons of the master. 1865-1870
Necklace. Gold, enamel, pearls and diamonds. Circa 1890-1900
Enameled pendant of gold and gems, 1870s
Renaissance style Gold pendant with enamel and semi-precious stones. 1870. At the center is a cameo made of sapphire
Black and white enamel gold pendant with pearls and diamonds. Circa 1870
Signed C.G., Gold pendant with enamel, pearls and diamonds, Circa 1880
Circa 1875-1880. Gold pendant with enamel, pearls and diamonds. On the reverse side, the signature ‘C.G’
Left – Gold pendant with enamel, pearls and diamonds. 1875. Right – Rhomboid pendant with ruby, pearls, olivines and diamonds. 1895
Earrings. Gold, pearls, enamel, signed ‘C.G’. 1870s
Necklace. Gold, enamel, gems. Circa 1900
Gold, pearl and enamel necklace. 1890-1900
Victorian style Pendant. 1865 Gold, rubies, sapphires, onyx, pearls, enamel. The V&A Museum
Semi-parure of gold with enamel, rubies, turquoise, pearls and diamonds, signed ‘C.G’. 1865
Sliding wrist of gold with enamel and gems, signature ‘C.G’. 1865
The end of the 19th century bracelet. Gold, sapphires, rubies, diamonds, enamel
The hinged bangle with turquoise cabochons, half-pearls, 18k gold
Maker’s marks
