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
Vintage Diamond 18K White Gold Bypass Mesh Retro Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful vintage Diamond 18K White Gold Bypass Mesh Retro Bracelet is the wild card for any collection. The edgy design features 92 smaller Round Cut Diamonds, weighing collec...
Diamond, White Gold
1970s GIA 124.79cts Aquamarine 18k Yellow Gold Nugget Link Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
A show Stopper! for a bright and unique wearer. Adorn your arm with this statement piece, an aquamarine wide nugget gold bracelet. Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, the intricat...
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
French 1940s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Reversible Tank Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Tank gold bracelet, it consists of knot-shaped patterns in a decor of lines and gold pearls, ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermès Hinged Narrow Bracelet
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès "H" Hinged Narrow Bracelet in a mauve color with gold-tone clasp and edges. Comes with velvet pouch.
Enamel
Sonia B. 1.54 Carat Galerie de Bijoux Diamond Gold Flex Bangle Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Sonia B Galerie de Bijoux Diamond 14k yellow gold flex bangle bracelet. Set with 7 princess cut and 48 full and square cut accent diamonds. Fits up t...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 14K Gold Lapis Lazuli and Pearl Clamper Bracelet, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique bracelet, crafted in 14k gold, is a beautiful example of late 19th-century jewelry design, dating back to circa 1880. The bracelet showcases a harmonious blend of luxuri...
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cuff Nugget Texture Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Textured Diamond Nugget Bracelet is a stunning testament to the brand's legendary craftsmanship and design prowess. Adorned with a dazzlin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Half-Pearl Hinged Bangle
Located in London, GB
A Victorian half-pearl hinged bangle, the front set with four rows of half pearls, the two central row of pearls measuring 3mm and the two outer rows of p...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
French Napoleon III Enamel Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold. Magnificent antique cuff bracelet in the form of a rigid oval bezel made of several gold plates, hinged togethe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold & Blue Enamel Snake Bracelet with Citrine Head and Diamond Eyes
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A captivating serpent bangle bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold, this sleek design coils gracefully around the wrist, rendered in a rich midnight blue enamel finish. The snake's hea...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antonio Pineda Rod Bracelet Amethyst Fine 970 Sterling Silver 7" Taxco Mexico
Located in Wallkill, NY
This striking vintage bracelet by renowned Mexican silversmith Antonio Pineda is crafted in high-purity .970 silver and showcases his iconic sculptural design. Composed of a series of curved vertical silver panels, the bracelet is interspersed with 12 cylindrical rods of deep purple amethyst, creating a bold, rhythmic contrast of form and color. Each segment is expertly hinged for comfortable, articulated movement around the wrist, while the substantial weight and craftsmanship offer a distinctly luxurious feel. The piece is secured with a box clasp and safety chain for added peace of mind. Marked Sterling Mexico 970 Silver, this bracelet is a standout example of Pineda’s modernist aesthetic—architectural, refined, and unmistakably collectible. Measurements: Width 40.0mm (1.60 in), Weighs 178.5 grams Length is 7 inches Hallmarked Sterling Mexico Silver...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Natural Persian Turquoise Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-1800s Victorian handmade bangle bracelet with natural Persian Turquoise, natural patina, engraving. 37 round Turquoise in center 1.24 –...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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