A Renaissance Revival gem-set pearl

A Renaissance Revival gem-set pearl, gold and enamel necklace by Giuliano, c1896, the pendant and mounts applied with black and white piqué enamel and four sections with intricate scrolling gold enamel decoration, the pendant suspending a natural pearl, the necklace comprising six rows of pearls, signed C & AG in five places, the necklace 42cm, the pendant 6cm high (maximum), with fitted case (probably later) marked for C & A Giuliano, 115 Piccadilly, London

For a similar necklace in the Indian taste see MUNN, G., Castellani & Giuliano; Revivalist Jewellers of the 19th Century, page 145.

Accompanied by a valuation by S.J. Phillips dated 18th August 2003