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.
Vintage Buccellati 18k Rigato Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage Buccellati bangle bracelet embodies the house’s signature artistry and timeless sophistication. Handcrafted in 18k yellow gold, the bracelet features a rigato fi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Chanel Black Resin 3 Button Cuff Bracelet 2018 Fall Collection
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This outstanding, chic black resin Chanel cuff makes a big statement. The three gold tone buttons are highlighted with the CC logo in the cente...
Gold Plate
Major Chanel Black Resin Cuff with Rhinestones from the 2009 Cruise Collection
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This important Chanel black resin and rhinestone cuff was released as part of the 2009 cruise collection. It is in excellent vintage condition and is simply stunning. What a wonderful item to show off in. It gives new meaning to the phrase "if you've got it flaunt it." Hinged on one side and stays closed with a small, round, hidden magnetic clasp on the inside. This oval shaped cuff fits a small to medium size wrist. Measures 2.13 inches wide (north to south). Marked CHANEL 09C...
Very Showy Large Designer Cadoro Clam Shell With Coral Clamper Cuff Bracelet
By Cadoro
Located in Tustin, CA
A very stately and showy vintage 1980’s Designer Cadoro large clam shell and coral motif dimensional cuff bracelet in rich 24 Karat gold finish with touches of rubbed silver make this bracelet a striking work of art fashion statement! Highly collectible, CADORO examples can be found exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art. Cadoro, or Cadoro Jewels Corporation, was a Manhattan-based jewelry company founded in 1954 by Steven Brody and Daniel Stoenescu (aka Staneskieu), specializing in fashionable costume jewelry sold...
Base Metal, Mixed Metal
$1,900
W 2.13 in Dm 2.25 in
Chanel Bold and Riveting Gold Tone Cuff with Chrome Rivets 2 1/8 In. Wide- 2016
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very stylish Chanel cuff is crafted from satin finish gold tone metal with high polish chrome rivets over it's entire surface. It's a perfect example of chic, contemporary style...
Base Metal
1980s Silver Clamper Bracelet, Taxco, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
1980s silver clamper bracelet, Taxco, Mexico This beautiful repoussé silver floral clamper bracelet is adorned with leaves and acorns or buds. The marks inside are: a double-stamped...
Silver
Taxco Mexico Mayan Maize God Yumil Kaxob 925 Silver Clamper Bracelet
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This unique Taxco clamper bracelet depicts the Mayan god Yumil Kaxob, the god of maize (corn) and agriculture. Made in Mexico of 925 silver, it has a hollow interior making it lightw...
Silver
Mexican Silver Flower Clamper Bracelet
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This charming Mexican silver clamper bracelet features two sunflowers sitting atop one another. Measures 7" and the hinge opens to a max of 10" for ease of wear. The bracelet is a to...
Silver
Modern Silver Diamond Patterned Clamper Cuff from Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Modern Silver Diamond Patterned Clamper Cuff from Mexico An attractive diamond pattern covers the surface of this modern clamper cuff from Mexico. The interior diameter is 2.5 inche...
Silver
$10,005
W 2.37 in L 1.97 in
18K White and Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Brown Diamonds and Yellow Sapphires
By Fratelli Coppini
Located in Firenze, IT
A stunning, handmade spiral bangle made of 18-karat gold. The enveloping and highly dynamic design unfolds across two parallel rows, combining diamond lines in a sophisticated color ...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
$825
H 1.25 in Dm 2.5 in
Vintage Organic Motif Bracelet Gertrud Engel for Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1950’s Denmark Bracelet by Gertrud Engel for Anton Michelsen made out of Sterling Silver. Gertrud Engel created modernist jewelry influenced by nature...
Sterling Silver
1980s Silver Heart Clamper Bracelet, Taxco, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
1980s silver clamper bracelet, Taxco, Mexico This beautiful repoussé silver clamper bracelet is adorned with hearts and dots. The marks inside: each side of the clamper is marked TR...
Silver
Hilo Rojo Collection Bracelet - Gold-Plated Bronze
Located in PARIS, FR
Gold-Plated Bronze Bracelet Hilo Rojo Collection Handmade Lost-Wax Casting Bronze plated in 24-karat gold all over Unique Piece Spain
Gold Plate, Bronze
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT 70's Gold & Green Stones Cuff
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in PARIS, FR
This unique vintage from Yves Saint Laurent from the 70's is a gold-plated clamper/cuff bracelet. Designed like branches of bamboo, there are different-shaped, naturally looking, gre...
Gold Plate
$35,000 / item
Alaca Twist Crab Bracelet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Alaca Twist Crab Bracelet Inspired by the crab’s protective shell and the bracelet forms of the Bronze Age Anatolian world, the Alaca Square Twist Crab Bracelet turns ancient referen...
22k Gold
Victorian Heart Shaped Diamond 2.33ctw 15k Gold Enamel Bracelet
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: This is from our private stash. Fabulous Heart Shaped Diamond, an antique hand cut diamond! Early Victorian era bracelet in 15K gold, b...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Enamel
buccellati tulle bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Classic tulle brocade bracelet by Buccellati code JAUBRA006618 honeycomb work in kt 18 white gold set with 85 natural brilliant-cut diamonds totaling ct 4.22
White Diamond, White Gold