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.
Buccellati 1976 Jade Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Beaded Strand Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of graduated jade beads threaded on knotted green silk cord Translucent light to medium green in color with subtle mottling Ranging in size from 7.0 to 10.5 mm round Comple...
Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati 18k Gold Bead Necklace, Italy, 46 Inches, 234.3 Grams
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati 18k Gold Bead Long Necklace. The necklace features 114 gold beads with Buccellati classic brushed finish, equipped with matching design box clasp with fold over safety cla...
Gold
Aquamarine Beaded Necklace with 18k Gold Accents, 22 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This impressive 22-inch necklace features beautifully faceted, cushion-shaped aquamarines that have been accented with 18k yellow gold and textured 14k white gold beads. The aquamari...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rajola 18K Yellow Gold Carnelian Sard Beaded Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and richly colored, this Rajola necklace features strands of polished carnelian and sard beads in deep, warm shades of red. The uniformly round beads are beautifully matched,...
Carnelian, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,130
W 0.2 in L 19.69 in
Dainty Beaded Necklace 6.5 Karat Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Links
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
6.5 Karat Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Links Chain Beaded Necklace. 20 inches long ( 50 cm) Dainty and pretty necklace handcrafted one by one, Every ...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Green, Blue and Teal Tourmaline Beaded Necklace, 14k and 18k Gold, 20 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This versatile necklace features a beautiful collection of naturally occurring tourmalines in the blue, green and teal color family. The semi-transparent tourmalines have been facete...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Lapis Lazuli Bead Single Strand Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage stylish single strand necklace. It features celestial blue Lapis Lazuli and 18K yellow gold beads. Circa 1980. The clasp is signed with “750”. Weight: 31.52g Le...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K Gold and Jadeite Jade Single-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A refined vintage single-strand necklace composed of 100 round jadeite jade beads, each displaying a beautiful, even green hue. The beads are individually knotted on silk to provide ...
Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage 300 Carat Natural Emerald Bead 18K Necklace 22 Inch
By Unbranded
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage retro-style oval cut emerald and diamond bead necklace. Set in 18k yellow gold. The necklace features 234 oval cut diamonds, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Signed 33-Inch Akoya Pearl 18k Gold Bead Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant single strand of glowing Akoya cultured pearls from Mikimoto, this 33-inch necklace features a signature 18K yellow gold box clasp. The versatile length offers wear as a i...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18" Polished Ball Jade Strand Necklace w/ Gold Filled Toggle Clasp & Beads
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (36) Natural Genuine Jade - Ball Bead - Strung - Green - 12.2mm (approx.) Material: String w/ Gold Filled Clasp & Beads Weight: 91.8 Grams Length: 19" measured next to...
Jade, Gold
Carved Emerald and Opal Beads 18K Gold Multi-Strand Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A beautiful, art-deco looking 27.87 carat carved Zambian Emerald adorned with 2.35 carats White Diamonds a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$13,945Sale Price|20% Off
L 20 in
High Polished Beaded Ball Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold 52.5 Grams 20 Inches
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your collection with this striking 18 karat gold necklace, featuring a continuous strand of high-polish beaded spheres. Measuring 20 inches in length and weighing an impressi...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Gray Pearl Beaded Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pearl strand necklace features rounded gray pearls with soft lavender and blue overtones, giving the piece a refined iridescent look. The pearls are individually knotted...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Nephrite Jade Long Single-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This vintage green nephrite jade beaded necklace is made of one single-strand. The length of the necklace is long and consists of round-sha...
Jade, Gilt Metal
Green Jade Beaded Strand Necklace circa 1960s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning exudes timeless elegance and bohemian charm. Crafted with meticulously polished green jade beads, the necklace showcases a rich, vibrant hue that captures the essence o...
Smoky Quartz, Aquamarine and 18k Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace, 20 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous color pairing of warm toffee brown with cool sea glass blue is mesmerizing in this sophisticated and eye-catching necklace that combines smoky quartz with aquamarine and 18k yellow gold. Large, smoky quartz oval crystals have been polished to a glistening smooth finish and make a bold statement of refinement and luxury as they stand out against smaller smoky quartz beads...
Aquamarine, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati 18K White and Yellow Gold Coral Necklace BU06-112525
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
A series of Coral beads make this vibrant Buccellati necklace impossible to ignore. Bold and incredibly dramatic, it measures 27 long and includes a detailed clasp crafted from a com...
Coral
Buccellati Vintage Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Clasp Multi Strand Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent Buccelatti multistrand remarkable necklace. This beautiful beaded necklace has a Vivid green color displayed from Genuine Emeralds, 15 strands, 2mm width each, with a ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Mario Buccellati Graduated Red Coral Bead Yellow Gold Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Graduated Red Coral Bead Necklace by Mario Buccellati. With 100 red color coral stones from 13mm to 5mm Details: Length...
Coral, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Diamond 8mm Pearl Strand Yellow Gold Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lock 8mm Pearl 63" Long Strand Necklace by Buccellati. With 8mm cultured pears 12 round brilliant cut diamonds Details: Length: 63" Width: 8mm Weight: 163.2...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Buccellati Rock Crystal Gold Bead 30 Inch Long Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Bead 30" Long Necklace by Buccellati. With 60 Round rock crystal beads Details: Length: 30" Width: 10mm Weight: 106.6 grams Stamped Hallmarks: F...
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Buccellati Cabochon Emerald Blue Sapphires Gold Beaded Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Buccellati Necklace composed of a series of 10 cabochon emeralds and sapphires mounted in 18k yellow gold.
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold
1980s Buccellati Pearl Coral Diamond Gold Bead Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and classy bead necklace created by Buccellati in Italy in the 1980s. Features sixty one Mediterranean coral beads alternating with sixty two Akoya pearls and culminating wit...
Coral, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow & White Gold w 7.5mm Pearls "M. Buccellati"
By Buccellati
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18K Yellow & White Gold w 7.5mm Pearls "Buccellati"
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold