Carlo Giuliano Renaissance Revival 18K Gold and Emerald Brooch
Dating from the 1880s, this emerald, seed peal and 18K gold brooch is signed by Carlo Giuliano, London. The brooch is designed as an 18K gold bombé boss of interlinked circles set with emerald-cut emeralds, highlighted by applied wirework and split seed pearls, suspending three swags of snake chain and a conforming drop. With its rich green and gold color, enhanced by the gentle movement of the flexible fringe, this is a classic jewel is a collectible original by one of the great 19th century archaeological revivalists.
Country: Italy
Circa: 1880s
Materials: 25 emerald and oval-cut emeralds; 16 split seed pearls; 18K Gold
Signed: maker's mark C.G, inscribed 547