The Italian goldsmith Carlo Giuliano (1831–1895), born in Naples, became one of the most important Neo-Renaissance craftsmen in the second half of the 19th century. He studied jewelry and worked in the jewelry firm of Alessandro Castellani in Naples.
In 1860 he was sent to London to found a branch of the Casa Castellani. After some time, he left the Castellani firm, then worked for leading London jewelers: Robert Phillips, Harry Emanuel, Hunt & Roskell and Hancocks & Co.
Gold pendant adorned with turquoise and pearls.
In 1875, he opened his own firm and retail store at 115 Piccadilly. His firm specialized in Renaissance jewelry. Carlo Giuliano ‘s jewelry company produced fine enameled gold jewelry that remained popular well into the 20th century. His decorations, inspired by patterns from the 16th and 17th centuries, are reminiscent of elaborate Renaissance pendants with their colorful enamelled gold frames, ivory scenes and cameo portraits.
Carlo Giuliano’s work attracted distinguished clients who appreciated the beauty of fine jewelry, including King Edward VII, Queen Alexandra and Queen Victoria.
The family business was continued by the sons of Giuliano – Carlo and Arturo. The firm continued to operate until 1914.
Etruscan gold jewelry set with enamelled amphora pendants.Drawing of a pendant by Pasquale Novissimo, circa 1874-1890.Renaissance gold pendant with amethyst, pearls and enamel on a chain, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New YorkGold pendant in the shape of a quatrefoil, enamelled, garnets and pearls with enamel drop pendant, height 6 cm, circa 1880Gold pendant in the shape of a cross, enamelled, set with peridot, diamonds and pearls, height 8.5 cm, circa 1880Golden cross decorated with cloisonne and pearls, height 7.6 cm, late 20th century, V&A Museum, LondonGold openwork diamond and ruby brooch set with diamond and chrysoprase chains, 10 cm high, circa 1895, V&A Museum, LondonGold moonstone cameo pendant with an idealized portrait of Mary Queen of Scots, enameled setting, height 5.2 cm, 1865Necklace of four strands of pearls, with a pendant set with enamel, tourmaline, diamonds and pearls, circa 1880Gold bracelet consisting of eight agate intaglios depicting classical figures, late 19th centuryRenaissance style gold pendant set with enamel, rubies and pearls, circa 1880Gold medallion with the profile of Queen Victoria, decorated with enamel, rubies, diamonds and pearls, height 8.6 cm, circa 1877. Portrait of Queen Victoria by Susan Durant.Gold pendant set with emeralds and pearls, 1865.Renaissance gold Limoges enamel and pearl pendant depicting a cherub, 1885.Gold openwork bracelet with enamel, diamonds and pearls in the Renaissance style, 1877.Peridot gold pendant set with silver, diamonds, pearls and enamel.Renaissance gold bracelet set with rubies, emeralds, sapphires, diamonds, pearls and enamel, circa 1880Golden perfume bottle decorated with garnet and enamel, circa 1880Gold necklace with pendant embellished with enamel, oval green zircon, diamonds and pearls, circa 1860Pendant. 1865 Gold, rubies, sapphires, onyx, pearls, enamel. Victoria and Albert Museum.A bracelet. Mid 19th centuryA bracelet. Late 19th century Gold, sapphires, rubies, diamonds, enamel.Tiara. OK. 1870 Gold, turquoise.Brooch. OK. 1895 Diamonds, rubies, chrysoprase, gold.Gold necklace and earrings with variegated jasper, chalcedony and heliotrope, circa 1881, V&A Museum, LondonGold hairpins, circa 1865-1880, V&A Museum, LondonSatyr head pendant necklace, gold, lapis lazuli, pearls, enamel, circa 1870, Metropolitan, New YorkGold brooch pendant in the form of a Gothic cross, height 6 cm, circa 1880, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New YorkGold brooch with red glass insert, 3.3 x 5.7 cm, 1880, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New YorkNecklace embellished with enamel and pearls, circa 1870Gold brooch Head of Medusa with red jasper cameoGold pendant brooch with zircon inlays, 1880Etruscan-style gold bracelet with lapis lazuli, circa 1870Bracelet with high relief satyr masks, circa 1870Gold bracelet depicting a winged bull in the Assyrian style, 1870Gold necklace with sapphires in the Etruscan style.
