Victorian Demantoid Garnet, Pearl & Diamond Brooch Attributed to Carlo Giuliano gaming token laying down foundations for much

laying down foundations for much of the 20th century's artistic output

Exotic souvenirs such as this were returned home by Brits serving time in the 'Crown Jewel of the Empire'

the effect so simple it tends towards abstraction

and the constellation is associated with the Egyptian god Amon and in Greek Mythology

Victorian Demantoid Garnet, Pearl & Diamond Brooch Attributed to Carlo Giuliano gaming token laying down foundations for muchDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 This gorgeous antique open work brooch dates from the Victorian period, circa 1900. Attributed to Carlo Giuliano, it's set with two gorgeous green demantoid garnets, a natural dreamy pearl rests in the centre flanked by two old cut diamonds. The stones are surrounded by fantastic enamelled openwork, in black and white polka dot and ropework pattern. It's accented by two more pearls that are set at each end. It's crafted in 15k