Lot 26
  • 26

ENAMEL, PERIDOT AND DIAMOND RING, ATTRIBUTED TO CARLO GIULIANO, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Carlo Giuliano
The openwork lozenge applied with polychrome enamel and highlighted with rose diamonds, centering a peridot cameo of a woman's head, to a later ring shank, size L.

Condition

Converted from a brooch. Later ring shank stamped 14K, some evidence of lead solder around junction. Some losses to enamel. Peridot light green, transparent, appears eye clean. Length approximately 45mm, gross weight approximately 12.5 grams. Overall in good condition. Accompanied by a case.
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