An exceptionally rare C. & A. Giuliano enamel and pearl memorial locket pendant, crafted in 22kt yellow gold and retaining its original fitted case signed C. & A. Giuliano, 115 Piccadilly, London. The circular pendant features a central glazed compartment set with a lady’s photograph, framed by intricate black and white enamel decoration, highlighted with delicate graduating seed pearls around the outer border. The enamel work demonstrates Giuliano’s signature Renaissance Revival style. The reverse is engraved “C.B.M. Sept. 6, 1904”, marking it as a memorial keepsake. The pendant is further stamped with the C&AG maker’s hallmark.
Specifications:
Maker: Carlo & Arthur Giuliano
Period: Dated 1904
Metal: 22kt yellow gold (tested)
Enamel: Black and white enamel with decorative scroll and dot motifs
Pearls: 23 natural seed pearls, graduating from approx. 1 mm to 3 mm
Dimensions: 30 mm diameter x 5 mm depth
Weight: 9.68 grams
Condition Report:
Enamel in overall very good condition with minor age-related wear.
Pearls display natural surface irregularities, consistent with age.
Photograph shows fading, typical of period photographic miniatures.
Case in good condition with wear to outer leather commensurate with age.
An exceptionally rare C. & A. Giuliano enamel and pearl memorial locket pendant, crafted in 22kt yellow gold and retaining its original fitted case signed C. & A. Giuliano, 115 Piccadilly, London. The circular pendant features a central glazed compartment set with a lady’s photograph, framed by intricate black and white enamel decoration, highlighted with delicate graduating seed pearls around the outer border. The enamel work demonstrates Giuliano’s signature Renaissance Revival style. The reverse is engraved “C.B.M. Sept. 6, 1904”, marking it as a memorial keepsake. The pendant is further stamped with the C&AG maker’s hallmark.
Specifications:
Maker: Carlo & Arthur Giuliano
Period: Dated 1904
Metal: 22kt yellow gold (tested)
Enamel: Black and white enamel with decorative scroll and dot motifs
Pearls: 23 natural seed pearls, graduating from approx. 1 mm to 3 mm
Dimensions: 30 mm diameter x 5 mm depth
Weight: 9.68 grams
Condition Report:
Enamel in overall very good condition with minor age-related wear.
Pearls display natural surface irregularities, consistent with age.
Photograph shows fading, typical of period photographic miniatures.
Case in good condition with wear to outer leather commensurate with age.
