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The estimated total sapphire weight is 2.35 carats. Signed Moira, numbered 6185.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eMoira's eponymous collection was inspired by clients searching for unusual jewellery that just couldn't be sourced anywhere. Influenced by nature itself, Moira put together a collection representing the forms of flora and fauna, employing what are now rare traditional setting techniques, old-cut stones and enamel in its various styles. The plique à jour method resembles rich stained glass. These romantic pieces are set to become the heirlooms of the future.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eIn the symbolism of many cultures dragonflies can represent change, especially new beginnings that come from experience and maturity, happiness and love.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797246722378,"sku":"291199B0","price":30000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/moira-green-garnet-diamond-sapphire-silver-and-gold-dragonfly-brooch_79b0c323-ffa8-4f12-a571-5d3d109d2cf4.jpg?v=1791140516"},{"product_id":"swiss-enamel-cantons-bracelet-circa-1835","title":"Swiss Enamel Cantons Bracelet, Circa 1835","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique, Swiss Cantons bracelet, with the Cantons represented by portraits of ladies in national costume, in painted enamel; set with rubies, turquoise, hessonite garnet, amethyst, aquamarine, rock crystal and peridot; mounted in gold. Each Canton is named, on the back, in gold on white enamel: Zurich, Berne, Lucerne, Uri, Schvitz, Unterv'd, Zug, Glaris, Fribo'g, Soleure, circa 1835.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797321269578,"sku":"XS\u0026AN16317T","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/swiss-enamel-cantons-bracelet-circa-1835_c13b87a7-9952-4660-bf90-b6d5a06f1b86.jpg?v=1791141706"},{"product_id":"antique-garnet-silver-and-gold-desk-seal-circa-1850","title":"Antique Garnet, Silver and Gold Desk Seal, Circa 1850","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique garnet set desk seal, with pavé set rose-cut garnets on the handle, mounted in silver, with a gold seal, engraved with the head of a man, with a Roman hairstyle, circa 1850.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797348991306,"sku":"S16818M","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-garnet-silver-and-gold-desk-seal-circa-1850_adbebcf7-cb81-485c-aaf2-fecb4d65f0ee.jpg?v=1791141799"},{"product_id":"giuliano-enamel-peridot-moonstone-garnet-and-gold-pendant-circa-1885","title":"Giuliano Enamel, Peridot, Moonstone, Garnet and Gold Pendant, Circa 1885","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Carlo Giuliano enamel, peridot, moonstone, garnet and gold pendant with a cabochon-cut peridot, in the centre of a cluster of eight, cabochon-cut moonstones, with a blue, white, black and red enamelled fleur-de-lys surround, bordered by a circle of white spotted black enamel, with a briolette-cut garnet pendant, with a black, blue and white enamelled cap and a black and white enamelled pendant bail, mounted in gold, circa 1885.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarlo Giuliano (1831-1895) was a jeweller and goldsmith, born in Naples, Italy in 1831, it’s believed that Giuliano was trained in Alessandro Castellani’s workshop in Rome,\u003c\/span\u003e and later sent to London to establish a branch of the Casa Castellani.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter leaving Castellani’s employment in the early 1860’s, Giuliano opened his own workshop manufacturing jewellery at 13 Frith Street in Soho. During this time, without a shopfront, Giuliano retailed his jewels through a number of established and well-respected jewellers such as Robert Phillips, C.F. Hancock, Harry Emanuel and Hunt \u0026amp; Roskell. Items produced for these retailers were sometimes “double-marked” with the C.G. Goldsmith’s Hall registered mark for Giuliano and the mark of the seller. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiuliano’s early work took inspiration from archaeological jewellery, and focused on revivalist designs, carefully adapting them to suite the taste and fashions of the period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1874, he branched out, opening a retail outlet at 115 Piccadilly, following it’s success, he closed the workshop on Frith Street in 1877, moving all production in-house to the Piccadilly premises. Specialising in Renaissance-style design, Giuliano was known for his craftsmanship and the renowned pieces, decorated with beautifully detailed enamel, pearls and a wide variety of gems, preferring cabochons to the usual faceted stones, were highly regarded and attracted a varied and loyal clientele.\u003c\/span\u003e His work was commissioned by Royalty such as Queen Victoria as a gift for her goddaughter Victoria Gray. This piece, along with many others from Giuliano’s collection, can be viewed at the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarlo Giuliano died in 1895, leaving his business to his two sons, Carlo Joseph and Arthur Alphonse. They renamed the company Carlo \u0026amp; Arthur Giuliano, bearing the makers mark C \u0026amp; AG. The brothers continued to operate from the premises in Piccadilly until 1912, when they moved to 48 Knightsbridge. 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