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Antique Coral & Gold Demi-Parure by Carlo Giuliano, London c. 1870

€ 14,900.00 ^*

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Antique Coral & Gold Demi-Parure by Carlo Giuliano, London c. 1870

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Far too often, historical jewellery no longer reveals who once created it. This demi-parure consisting of a brooch and earrings is a special exception: it bears the mark of Carlo Giuliano (1831-1895), one of the most famous and gifted goldsmiths of his time. His name alone reveals that Carlo Giuliano started out in Italy. Born in Naples, he learnt under Castellani in Rome. He emigrated to London around 1860 and set up his own workshop there. His designs quickly met with great success in London society, including the royal family. He designed in historical styles, as was fashionable at the time: this set is also modelled on the rich gold jewellery of the ancient peoples of Italy, the Romans and Etruscans. Jewellery in the archaeological style was very fashionable throughout the 1860s and 1870s. With their modern society gowns, ladies wore pieces of jewellery reminiscent of a time long, long before their own era. Golden laurels adorned their foreheads, shiny amphorae dangled from their ears and necks. Elaborate granulation brought the world of the ancient peoples back to life in modern gaslight, while coral was one of the most popular jewels of those years, and not just for aesthetic reasons: as a stylistic device, it built a direct bridge to the ancient treasures of Italy, as it was harvested off its Mediterranean coast. The pieces have been preserved in the original case of the renowned jewellers Hunt & Roskell, through which Giuliano sold his work to the wealthy, fashion-conscious upper class of Victorian London. The set of granulated brooches and pendant amphora earrings brings this period of antique enthusiasm in Victorian London back to life. A wearable chapter in jewellery history! Design drawings by Giuliano's workshop for very comparable earrings can be found in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, accession number E.195-2012 and E.201-2012.

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€ 14,900.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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