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Glorious Italian jewellery designer Carlo Giuliano

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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.

Glorious Italian jewellery designer Carlo Giuliano

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

1890 bracelet. Amethysts, pearls, enamel, gold

Glorious Italian jewellery designer Carlo Giuliano

Tiara. About 1870. Gold, turquoise

Tiara. 1870. Gold, turquoise

A bracelet. The middle of 19th century

Gold bracelet with pearls and gem. Mid-19th century

1865-1870 earrings made of gold, river pearls. Gifted to the Museum of Victoria and Albert by the sons of the master

1865-1870 earrings. Gold, river pearls. Victoria & Albert museum

A gold necklace with enamel and gems by Carlo and Arthur Giuliano. 1895

A gold necklace with enamel and gems. 1895

A pair of dangling earrings of gold with pearls, signed 'C.G', in the Hellenistic style. 1870

Hellenistic style earrings. Gold, pearls. 1870

Brooch with pearls, diamonds, pink sapphire and zircons. Around 1890

Brooch with pearls, diamonds, pink sapphire and zircons. Circa 1890

Earrings. Pearls, rubies, diamonds, gold. 19th century

Earrings. Pearls, rubies, diamonds, gold. 19th century

Exquisite gothic design gold bracelet with enamel, brown zircons and green beryls, signature 'C.G'. 1870

Gothic design gold bracelet with enamel, brown zircons and green beryls. Circa 1870

Gold bracelet with enamel and gems. Around 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

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

Gold bracelet with enamel, rubies, agate and diamonds, the signature 'C.G'. 1865. Uncharacteristic for Giuliano's work of this period - the subdued color scheme and economical use of small rubies

Bracelet. Enamel, gold, rubies, agate and diamonds, 1865

Gold earrings. Presented to the museum of Victoria and Albert by the sons of the master. 1865-1870

Gold earrings. Presented to the Victoria and Albert museum by the sons of the master. 1865-1870

Gold necklace with enamel, pearls and diamonds. Around 1890-1900. Curls-crescents, tinted with black enamel, are characteristic of their products of this period

Necklace. Gold, enamel, pearls and diamonds. Circa 1890-1900

Gold pendant with enamel and gems, the signature 'C.G'. 1870s. The suspension consists of gentle curls covered with enamel, and heraldic lilies. Brown zircon in the center is a typical touch of Giuliano

Enameled pendant of gold and gems, 1870s

Gold pendant with enamel and semi-precious stones, signature 'C.G. 1870. At the center of this adorable suspension is a cameo made of sapphire in a complex Renaissance style frame

Renaissance style Gold pendant with enamel and semi-precious stones. 1870. At the center is a cameo made of sapphire

Gold pendant with enamel, pearls and diamonds, the signature 'C.G'. 1870. The rhomboid design and black and white enamel are constantly found in the products of this master

Black and white enamel gold pendant with pearls and diamonds. Circa 1870

Gold pendant with enamel, pearls and diamonds, the signature 'C.G'. 1880

Signed C.G., Gold pendant with enamel, pearls and diamonds, Circa 1880

Gold pendant with enamel, pearls and diamonds. 1875-1880. On the reverse side, the signature 'C.G'

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. 1875s. Right - Rhomboid pendant with ruby, pearls, olivines and diamonds. 1895

Left – Gold pendant with enamel, pearls and diamonds. 1875. Right – Rhomboid pendant with ruby, pearls, olivines and diamonds. 1895

Long earrings made of gold with pearls and enamel, signed 'C.G'. 1870s

Earrings. Gold, pearls, enamel, signed ‘C.G’. 1870s

Delicate Necklace of gold with enamel and gems. Around 1900. Free interpretation of plant patterns can be regarded as a recognition of art nouveau by masters

Necklace. Gold, enamel, gems. Circa 1900

Necklace of gold, small pearl and enamel. 1890-1900. Monochrome enamel and numerous rows of small pearls

Gold, pearl and enamel necklace. 1890-1900

Pendant. 1865 Gold, rubies, sapphires, onyx, pearls, enamel. The Victoria and Albert Museum

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. Combines Assyrian and Egyptian motives

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

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 end of the 19th century bracelet. Gold, sapphires, rubies, diamonds, enamel

The hinged bangle with turquoise cabochons, half-pearls, 18k gold

The hinged bangle with turquoise cabochons, half-pearls, 18k gold

Maker's marks

Maker’s marks