Renaissance-revival gold, sapphire cameo and enamel gem-set pendant-necklace, Carlo and Arthur Giuliano, circa 1870

The openwork pendant of modified lozenge shape set in the center with three sapphire cameos carved with the faces of amorini, within an openwork frame of cushion-shaped diamonds and black enamel, the elaborate scroll border enhanced with red, turquoise and green enamel, further set with cushion-shaped rubies, the reverse decorated with a turquoise and white enamel quatrefoil echoing the shape of the setting of the cameos, suspended from a chain of quatrefoil flower heads applied with turquoise and white enamel, length approximately 17 inches, signed C.G. on pendant loop and necklace. 

The John Sheldon Collection, Sotheby's London, October 29, 1985, lot 394.

Sotheby's London, June 23, 1994, lot 59.

David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti, Understanding Jewellery, p. 176, pl. 216.