Carlo Giuliano Pendant Necklaces

The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a sacrificial scene inspired by the Greco-Roman era. The central flaming altar is flanked by two figures preparing to sacrifice a ram, while a figure in a lion skin blowing horns stands in the left corner. The carver brilliantly uses the natural layers of the stone to achieve the illusion of shadow and musculature on the figures. A second, smaller cameo is set at the top of the pendant, while a myriad of multi-colored gems, pearls and enamel adorns the 18K gold setting. A large Baroque pearl suspended from an enamel dragon finishes the design, which embodies the opulence and theatricality of jewels from the Renaissance age. Cameos and intaglios were highly popular amongst wealthy connoisseurs in Renaissance Italy, and owning the finest pieces was the privilege of princes. Although they were often elaborately mounted for display alone, cameos were also frequently worn as pendants, surrounded by enameled and stone-set gold frames. Such pieces were particularly prized by the Medici and Lorraine families, many of which can now be seen at the National Archeological Museum in Florence. Very few Renaissance cameos...

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...

It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Peridot, Mandarin Garnet, Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 2.40 Carats Total Quantity...

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 ...

This is a magnificent Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture Locket Pendant with a stunning fully modeled three dimensional dove swallow bird on the front. The locket has gorgeous Etrusca...

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

THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE ART DECO - VICTORIAN - EDWARDIAN OVAL FACETED AMETHYST AND BLACK ENAMEL LAVALIERE PENDANT WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL OVAL FACETED AMETHYST GEMS IN A TW...

Enamel Faberge Easter egg pendant purse locket from the 1990's. Enamel in tones of brown copper with crystal and jet pastes. Can be worn crossbody a...

This is a splendid gold-filled locket from the Etruscan period that showcases intriguing and detailed engraving on both sides. Dainty and petite, the f...

Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, matt finish, Romance Collection, translucent purple vitreous enamel, 1 Peridot, 3 akoya pearls, measurements app. 38.0 mm x 19.5 mm About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for elegant timeless designs and unrivalled expertise in historic craftsmanship. Lovers of the extraordinary appreciate the beauty of Victor Mayer's designs, which use extremely rare techniques such as genuine enamel or elaborate engravings. Since 1890, the company has stood for the finest jewellery Hand Made in Germany. It is an open secret that the most renowned brands, such as Fabergé, entrust the company with the production of their most exquisite collections. Reference: V1118/LI/PA/00/102_V1561/00/00/00/10245 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Romance Collection Material: 18k yellow gold, matt finish Vitreous enamel: translucent purple Gemstones: 1 akoya pearls, 3 peridot Measurements: app. 38.0 mm x 19.5 mm Clip on bale: hinged bale Anchor chain V1561/00/00/00/10245 is included. Length: 45 cm About lockets by Victor Mayer: Victor Mayer creates lockets to a degree of perfection and beauty matched by scarcely any other manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable. The bail is conveniently equipped with a clasp mechanism. > Send us two of your favourite photos. We fit them into your locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The inimitably luminous colours are literally created "in the fire": layer by layer, enamel is carefully fired in at 800 degrees Celsius. During guilloching, the finest wave patterns are engraved into the gold, creating a unique depth effect. Vitreous means made of glass: the ancient technique is almost forgotten today and Victor Mayer is perhaps the last manufactory to master it at the highest level. About guilloché: Guilloché refers to a class of enamel with abstract geometric patterns cut into the surface of precious metals and showing clearly through the overlying glaze. The manner in which the design is engraved into the metal increases the luminous quality and play of colors in the translucent glaze when the object is rotated to catch the light. About peridot: Peridot, sometimes called chrysolite, is a deep yellowish-green transparent variety of olivine. Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occurs in only one color. Peridot can be found in mafic and ultramafic rocks occurring in lava and peridotite xenoliths of the mantle. The gem occurs in silica-deficient rocks such as volcanic basalt and pallasitic meteorites. Peridot is one of only two gems observed to be formed not in the Earth’s crust, but in the molten rock of the upper mantle. Gem-quality peridot is rare on Earth's surface due to its susceptibility to weathering during its movement from deep within the mantle to the surface. (Source: Wikipedia) About akoya pearls: The akoya pearl is a saltwater cultured pearl from the akoya oyster (Pinctada fucata martensii). Akoya are considered to be the classic pearl used for necklaces and other pearl jewelry, with perfect round shapes, bright mirror...

This is a magnificent Museum Quality Austro-Hungarian Ruby, Diamond, Enamel and Pearl Pendant Necklace with a Cupid Archer and his Bow and Arrow with a fabulous Winged Angel at the top. The pendant is in the Renaissance Revival style and dates to circa 1870. The pendant is one of the most beautiful Renaissance Revival jewels...

This is a rare and wonderful Victorian Enamel Ruby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Locket Pendant with an image of a woman carrying flowers. The romantic an...