Flower Pearl Earrings

Flower Pearl Earrings: Inspired by a pair of earrings, gold and fresh water pearls, based on a Roman design, with articulated pendants, made by Carlo Giuliano, London, in about 1870. These earrings were presented to the Museum by Carlo and Arthur Giuliano, the sons of the maker. Carlo Giuliano, a Neapolitan by birth, worked for the great Castellani firm in Italy before moving to London in about 1860. His early work in London closely resembles Castellani's productions in the classical manner. These earrings are gold-plated with fresh water pearls.