Carlo Giuliano Necklaces

The Locket, which became a must-have in the second half of the nineteenth century, has always had the function of keeping important memories close to the heart. This pendant, in part...

The Romantic period (1837-1860) marked the start of the Victorian Era (1837-1901), which reflected the love of a nation for its young queen and her love for her husband, Prince Albert. The jewelry of the period tended toward sentimental, celebrating love, friendship, and affection, often symbolic of their happy marriage. Victorians were especially creative in imbuing romance into their jewels, treasuring forms like lockets, hair jewels made from locks of hair, cameos, acrostic jewels spelling out secret love notes, and mourning jewels when Queen Victoria went into permanent mourning upon Prince Albert’s death. This unique Victorian revival necklace features amethyst with a vivid purple color estimated to be of Siberian origin, and pearls set in 14k yellow gold arranged in two infinite halos around a center stone. The featured faceted oval shape amethyst weighs approximately 26 carats and is set with a profusion of prongs—16 in total—surrounded by 27 pearls accented with a scalloped border with milgrain, and 12 oval shape amethysts arranged lengthwise with an approximate weight of 16.2 carats total. The outer halo of smaller amethysts beautifully mirrors the center stone in cut and proportion, set similarly in 14K yellow gold with many prongs, this time 8 per stone. Amethyst and seed pearls were among the most popular gemstones used during the 19th century with two noted gem cutting styles including the rose-cut, a round shape with a domed top and flat bottom, and the cabochon, with a rounded top and flat bottom. The shapes of the gems in this necklace pay homage to these cuts in look and silhouette. The purple variety of crystalline quartz, amethyst was a popular jewel for its velvety richness and deep color in the Victorian period of romance and sentimentality. When Queen Victoria wore a mauve silk gown to the Royal Exhibition in 1862, heart shape amethyst jewelry became fashionable as love tokens. The pendant is attached to a beautifully crafted 22-inch (55.88 cm) chain of textured wide links, embellished with one larger oval amethyst weighing approximately 3.3 carats and set lengthwise. Single amethyst beads, each flanked by two pearls, adorn the chain at intervals for a total of ten 5 x 5 mm amethyst beads and twenty 2-3 mm pearls. The pendant is 1.75 inches in length (4.45 cm). Necklace measures approx. 22” in length. Pendant measures approx. 1.75” in length. Amethysts are a vivid purple color denominated Siberian. The largest oval shape amethyst on the pendant is about 26 carats and is surrounded by 27 pearls, and 12 smaller oval shape amethysts totaling approximately to 16.2 carats. Pendant is attached to a beautifully crafted chain that is embellished with 1 larger 3.3 carat oval amethyst, 20 pearls...

Pear Shape Amethyst 14 Karat Freshwater Seed Pearl Necklace Sophisticated 14k gold Amethyst necklace with three strands of baroque freshwater seed pearls. This necklace has a pear sh...

Crafted in the 1980s, this vintage necklace showcases five elegant strands of cultured pearls, each measuring approximately 3mm, offering a graceful drape and timeless luster. The st...

This impressive designer Barry Kieselstein necklace ** comprises 4 strands of lustrous silk-strung cultured pearls of an enchanting 'pinkish white' color, measuring 7mm in diameter. The pearl strands are intersected by 5 yellow gold cylindrical profiles three of which are decorated with the artfully sculptured full silhouette of a mermaid, rendered in 18K matted yellow gold, each mermaid holding an oval-faceted pink tourmaline, cumulatively weighing 2.85cts. This designer necklace secures with a sturdy sliding clasp and remains in pristine condition. **Barry Kieselstein donated this unique pearl necklace...

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 6.20 carat garnet, pearl and hot white enamel, 18 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch with a 9k yellow gold chain; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The impressive navette-shaped antique pendant is embellished with a stunning feature oval cabochon cut garnet to the centre, surmounted with an impressive yellow gold stellate setting incorporating a single claw set seed pearl to the centre. The elevated feature stone is encompassed with an impressive band of white hot enamel, accented with yellow gold scrolling leaf designs and encompassed with a scalloped shaped border. This stunning horizontal navette setting is further ornamented with bands of rope twist decoration paralleling the central sunken portion and the outer rim; these borders flank graduating curvilinear bead arrays to the cardinal points. This feature setting supports an articulated vertical navette-shaped drop, bearing identical aforementioned ornamentation. The detachable pendant drop features an impressive articulated tassel design to the lower border, completing the design. This stunning pendant is suspended from an associated 9k yellow gold belcher chain from a similar period. The chain catch is hallmarked with the fineness mark for 9k yellow gold. This stunning antique pendant can also be worn as a brooch via a hinged pin and clasp fastening to the reverse of the apex setting. The reverse of the brooch is inset with a push fit panel, which allows a personal memento or keepsake to be displayed. This impressive antique brooch / pendant is fitted to the original hinged leatherette presentation case with a satin and velvet lined interior, securing with a push fit catch. This antique garnet pendant...

Exceptional quality, on par with the finest Castellani pieces, antique Etruscan Revival large 14K yellow gold locket pendant/brooch 19th Century Featuring superb granulation and wire...

This is an amazing Victorian oval locket pendant crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1880. The piece is adorned with black enamel stripes. There are initials (possibly letters “A” and “C” o...

An exquisite Edwardian fringe necklace. The chain is set with oval moonstone cabochons and small drops. Chain Length: 44cm Drop Length: 30mm...

Franklin Mint 14k gold enamel citrine pearls and garnet pendant. Measures 4cm long, stamped on the back FM 84. 14kt and S.N. Made in 1984 by Franklin Mint USA, in good condition.

A gorgeous Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture locket pendant in an Etruscan open work motif set with pearls in the most stunning warm brushed 16 Karat Rose Gold. A perfect size - two ...

Spectacular Freshwater cultured pearl round and diamond necklace. Set with approximately 1,300 pearls, accented by60 round 14k yellow gold beads and 54 round cut diamonds. 16.5 inche...