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Carlo Giuliano

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Carlo Giuliano (1831-1895) was an Italian-born jeweler who established his career and workshop in London during the Victorian period. He produced richly colored jewelry in gold and enamel, drawing on Renaissance, Byzantine, and archaeological-revival sources. His pieces are relevant to collectors of nineteenth-century historicist jewelry, particularly work associated with the revival of ancient techniques and ornament.

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Who trained Carlo Giuliano before he became a London jeweler?

Carlo Giuliano was born in Naples and worked in Alessandro Castellani's Roman workshop before moving to England in 1860. That training helps explain the Renaissance-inspired character of his later London jewelry. [British Museum](https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG70391)

When did Carlo Giuliano establish his own jewelry business?

He developed his own workshop and business in London during the Victorian period, with his independent work especially associated with the 1870s. A documented Giuliano workshop and retail presence was established by 1875.

What techniques and style are associated with Carlo Giuliano jewelry?

His work is known for Renaissance Revival motifs, granulated gold, colorful enamel, and detailed gem settings. Unlike restrained Victorian jewelry, a Giuliano piece often uses historical ornament and strong polychrome contrast. [Cooper Hewitt](https://www.cooperhewitt.org/2017/08/27/a-gem-for-everafter/)

What happened to the Carlo Giuliano workshop after his death?

After Giuliano died in 1895, his sons Carlo Joseph and Arthur Alphonse continued the business under the name Carlo and Arthur Giuliano. This is why later pieces should not automatically be attributed to Carlo Giuliano personally. [British Museum](https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG70391)