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Giuliano was a London jewelry firm founded in 1860 by the Italian-born goldsmith Carlo Giuliano. Its work is associated with the Victorian-era Renaissance Revival and archaeological revival, particularly richly colored enamel decoration, gold settings, gemstones, and designs informed by historic European jewelry. The business continued through Giuliano's sons, and surviving pieces are studied and collected as examples of nineteenth-century revivalist jewelry.

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Who founded the Giuliano jewelry firm?

The firm was founded in London by Neapolitan-born goldsmith Carlo Giuliano, who came to England in 1860. He first worked in Alessandro Castellani's Rome workshop before opening a manufactory at 13 Frith Street, Soho. [British Museum biography](https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG70391)

What style is Carlo Giuliano jewelry known for?

His pieces are associated with Victorian Renaissance Revival and archaeological revival jewelry. Gold settings, richly colored enamel, gemstones, and historical motifs are central to the style. [Nationalmuseum collection](https://collection.nationalmuseum.se/en/collection/item/3928/)

How is Giuliano connected to Castellani jewelry?

Carlo Giuliano learned in the workshop of Alessandro Castellani, whose family firm helped popularize archaeological jewelry. Giuliano adapted that historicizing approach in London, including Renaissance, Etruscan, Roman, and Byzantine-inspired forms. [The Metropolitan Museum of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/236770)

What happened to the firm after Carlo Giuliano died?

Carlo died in 1895, and his sons Carlo Joseph and Arthur Alphonse continued the business as Carlo & Arthur Giuliano. Surviving pieces are held in collections including the British Museum and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. [British Museum biography](https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG70391)