Here we have a delightful pair of antique brooches from Carlo Giuliano.

The first showcases a quatrefoil motif enamelled in white and blue with a silver set old cut diamond at the centre. This focal design is then flanked on either side by a single rounds shaped moonstone.

The second presents an open framework consisting of a square shaped emerald at the centre and a round faceted ruby at either end.

Each piece has been crafted from 15ct yellow gold and is made complete on the reverse side by a c clasp fastening.

Giuliano came to London in about 1860. Little biographical detail is known of him prior to this except that he very likely trained under and worked for Castellani in Rome.
Once settled, he set up a workshop to manufacture jewellery at 13 Frith Street in Soho likely in collaboration with Castellani. Giuliano passed away at his home in Maida Vale in 1895 and left his business jointly to his two sons Carlo and Arthur who he had ensured were trained and capable of continuing the Giuliano name and reputation.

Condition: Used (Very Good)
Total Weight: 3.8 grams (1.6 grams & 2.2 grams)
Dimensions: 1 (14mm x 9mm), 1 (19mm x 3mm)
Bail Dimensions: 5mm x 3.5mm (length x inside diameter)
Pearl Dimensions: 40 (2mm - 0.5mm)
Tested As: 15ct Gold
Marked: 'C.G'
Period: Victorian (circa. 1870)
Box: Fitted Vintage Box