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Buccellati

Italian

In 1919, Mario Buccellati (1891–1965) launched his eponymous jewelry house with the opening of his first shop in Milan and quickly built a reputation for his richly embellished traforato, or finely pierced goldwork. The Ancona, Italy–born jeweler’s workmanship was in a class of its own. His pieces were exquisite, yet the gemstones themselves were never too flashy, elevated instead by the designs’ intricate metalsmithing.

A love of tradition set Mario and his fine jewelry house apart in the competitive Italian market and remains a point of pride for the family, which is still closely tied to the business even as it is now owned by Richemont, a luxury conglomerate that also counts Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels among its subsidiaries.

A young Mario Buccellati apprenticed with famed goldsmith Beltrami e Besnati in the early 1900s, although many of the goldsmithing techniques synonymous with Buccellati go as far back as the Italian Renaissance. The family lineage is also said to include 18th-century jeweler Contardo Buccellati. Owing to the founder’s advanced metalworking skills, the brand is known for designs that feature metal with the delicacy of lace and draw on the wonders of the natural world. The house’s work is typified by intricate gemstone settings that emphasize their natural color and dense engraving techniques that transform the texture of gold.

One of the time-honored engraving techniques that has come to characterize Buccellati’s work — techniques that require apprenticeships and training in the fine jeweler’s workshops — is called rigato. It involves the engraving of a precious metal with a series of parallel lines to achieve a fabric-like effect.

Rigato is on luminous display in the house’s Macri collection of earrings, cuff bracelets and other accessories. A painstaking attention to detail is pronounced in the celebrated Macri, Bartolomeo and Unica collections — witness the striking honeycomb motif, a house signature, that characterizes the Unica collection’s Caterina bracelet, for example. The Macri collection was the work of Mario’s son, Gianmaria Buccellati, an award-winning jeweler and internationally renowned silversmith who worked to bring the brand to the global stage by overseeing the opening of boutiques in Tokyo, Paris, California and elsewhere.

In 1951, Mario opened his first store in New York City; today the company operates boutiques worldwide. In 2019, the company celebrated its centennial with a new flagship in Paris and the Vintage collection, which features some of its most enduring designs.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Buccellati jewelry, including earrings, necklaces, rings and other accessories.

Average Sold Price
$6,535
Styles
Buccellati Blossoms Diamond Gardenia Button Earrings, 2.5cm
By Buccellati
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Vermeil button earrings in burnished silver and ruthenium with brown diamonds. Gardenia, Diameter: 2.5cm Style: JAGEAR016608 Features: Buccellati Blossoms Diamond Ruthenium-Plated ...
Category

2010s Italian Buccellati

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Buccellati Twig White And Yellow Gold Carved Emerald Pearl Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow & White Gold Vintage Twig Carved Emerald Pearl Brooch Pin by Buccellati. This Vintage Buccellati brooch pin is a splendid example of fine jewelry craftsmanship. Crafted...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Buccellati

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Buccellati Sterling Silver Dominoes Set
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Elevate game night with this exquisite vintage Buccellati sterling silver dominoes set. Crafted with the renowned Italian jeweler's signatur...
Category

20th Century Italian Buccellati

Materials

Sterling Silver

Buccellati Opera Tulle Turquoise Limited Edition Big Motif 18K Yellow Gold Penda
By Buccellati
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2271 Model Buccellati Opera Tulle Serial Number B1**** Stones Turquoise Weight 11.7 g Length 45 mm Condition Excellent Other Info Chain Length: 45cm, Big Motif Dimension: 22.7...
Category

2010s French Buccellati

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Five-Row Tile Bracelet BU03-021524
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
Switch things up and instantly add visual interest to your outfit with this gorgeous piece of textured jewelry. This 18K yellow gold bracelet is a lovely creation of famed Italian go...
Category

20th Century Buccellati

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Buccellati Sterling Silver Footed Bowl with Gilded Spoon
By Buccellati
Located in Troy, MI
Famed for jewelry and silver since the mid-18th century, Buccellati still produces in small workshops with skilled artisans considered the best in Italy. This vintage classical hand-...
Category

2010s Italian Revival Buccellati

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Buccellati Midcentury Sterling Silver Turtle Pill Box
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Dive into Luxury: A Buccellati Midcentury Sterling Silver Turtle Pill Box This charming and captivating midcentury pill box from Italian design powerhouse Buccellati is more than ju...
Category

Mid-20th Century Buccellati

Materials

Sterling Silver

BUCCELLATI Opera Tulle Malachite 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2217 Comes With Box Only Date 2022 Model JAUPEN014317 Serial Number B18*** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Malachite Weight 11.4 g Length 45 cm Condition Excellent Other Info Big...
Category

2010s French Buccellati

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Tulipa Brooch
Tulipa Brooch
Average Price
$17,500
Number Available
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Tulipa Brooch
By Buccellati
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Buccellati jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Buccellati jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Buccellati jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Buccellati diamond jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 129, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 296 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Mattioli, Cellini, and FANCS V by Simona Elia. Prices for Buccellati jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $950 and tops out at $220,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $11,500.
Questions About Buccellati
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Buccellati is a high-end jewelry maker, recognizable by its lavish textural designs and innate Italian motifs. Mario Buccellati himself was regarded as ‘The Prince of Goldsmith’, a high-honor in Italian precious metalwork. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Buccellati pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.

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