Pendant by Carlo Giuliano
Renaissance-inspired enamel in London: a pendant with white, black and blue enamel and pearls.
Carlo Giuliano (1831–1895) was Neapolitan and trained with Castellani before opening a workshop in London in 1860. His Renaissance-inspired jewels were loved by the Pre-Raphaelites. Examples are in the Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Museum.
Materials: Gold, enamel, pearls, semi-precious stones
Manufacture: Extremely fine enamel in small fields, often dotted, on openwork goldwork.
The fine, dotted enamel in white and black.
The mark C.G. on a small oval plaque at the back.