Lot 54
  • 54

Gold and Sapphire Necklace, Carlo & Arthur Giuliano

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Carlo & Arthur Giuliano
  • gold, sapphire
The fringe necklace supporting cabochon sapphires, suspended from a necklace composed of coiled links, length 14 inches, signed C & A.G.; circa 1896-1912. With red leather gilt embossed box stamped, 'C Giuliano, 115 Piccadilly, London.'

Condition

In good condition. The gold displays some discoloration and scratching commensurate with age and wear. The decorative sapphires are a medium to medium deep very slightly violetish blue and are heavily included with numerous surface reaching inclusions and a few nicks. The piece is signed on the clasp. The box is in good condition with a golden cream velvet interior, outside lightly scuffed and an outside paper box from Marshall Field & Co. with card from Marshall Field & Co antique jewelry collection stating the piece is from England 1880.
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