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.
Glorious Italian jewellery designer Carlo Giuliano
Tiara. 1870. Gold, turquoiseGold bracelet with pearls and gem. Mid-19th century1865-1870 earrings. Gold, river pearls. Victoria & Albert museumA gold necklace with enamel and gems. 1895Hellenistic style earrings. Gold, pearls. 1870Brooch with pearls, diamonds, pink sapphire and zircons. Circa 1890Earrings. Pearls, rubies, diamonds, gold. 19th centuryGothic design gold bracelet with enamel, brown zircons and green beryls. Circa 1870Gold 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 JerusalemBracelet. Enamel, gold, rubies, agate and diamonds, 1865Gold earrings. Presented to the Victoria and Albert museum by the sons of the master. 1865-1870Necklace. Gold, enamel, pearls and diamonds. Circa 1890-1900Enameled pendant of gold and gems, 1870sRenaissance style Gold pendant with enamel and semi-precious stones. 1870. At the center is a cameo made of sapphireBlack and white enamel gold pendant with pearls and diamonds. Circa 1870Signed C.G., Gold pendant with enamel, pearls and diamonds, Circa 1880Circa 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. 1895Earrings. Gold, pearls, enamel, signed ‘C.G’. 1870sNecklace. Gold, enamel, gems. Circa 1900Gold, pearl and enamel necklace. 1890-1900Victorian style Pendant. 1865 Gold, rubies, sapphires, onyx, pearls, enamel. The V&A MuseumSemi-parure of gold with enamel, rubies, turquoise, pearls and diamonds, signed ‘C.G’. 1865Sliding wrist of gold with enamel and gems, signature ‘C.G’. 1865The end of the 19th century bracelet. Gold, sapphires, rubies, diamonds, enamelThe hinged bangle with turquoise cabochons, half-pearls, 18k goldMaker’s marks