Renaissance-Revival Gold, enamel and pearl chain and amethyst pendant, the chain by Carlo Giuliano, circa 1880

The gold chain of double dart-shaped links applied with translucent purple enamel and black piqué enamel alternating with pearls, length 17½ inches, signed C.G, supporting a pendant centering an oval amethyst within an openwork frame decorated with a band of opaque white and black enamel and accented with rose-cut diamonds and a border of pearls, supporting a gray baroque pearl and diamond drop, a brooch pin on the reverse, surmounted by a pearl and diamond pendant loop. 

Minute amount of damage to the enamel, especially considering the age of the chain. The pearls are a creamy white to a brownish rosy-gray shade and exhibit nice luster. Diamonds are of decorative quality.
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