This is far from the first time we’ve talked about my love of the delicate enamel work that the Guliano family was known for, but I think it is the first bracelet.
It’s a very subtle piece – much less flashy than some I’ve shown you – but I think that’s part of its beauty. It doesn’t need to yell for attention. It just waits for the right eye to look closely and realize how exception it is and then it reveals its full beauty.
This particular piece is the work of Carlo Giuliano himself, and was made between 1874 and 1895. It is of pierced scrollwork design, alternating between green paste stones and elaborately designed links of monochromatic enamel and cabochon rubies.
There’s a close up of the detail for you. Isn’t it wonderful? So restrained and yet complex.
This Carlo Giuliano bracelet was listed in Sotheby’s July 2013 Fine Jewels sale. All images and info are thanks to Sotheby’s.
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The layers of fine craftsmanship are just amazing. Carlo Giuliano was a genius
craftsman. I hope your viewers will enlarge the photo to see the enamel work around the ruby pieces. I LOVE this bracelet. I could look at it all day, day after day.