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 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...
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Buccellati Tahitian Pearl Station Chain Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 41" 56.3g
By Buccellati
Located in Northbrook, IL
Presenting a remarkable Buccellati creation: a chain necklace crafted in 18k yellow gold, featuring striking black pearls. This piece is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship and lu...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Vintage 18K White Gold Link Necklace 110.3 Grams 38 inch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Designer: BUCCELLATI Detailed Description: Elevate your collection with this stunning vintage Buccellati necklace, crafted from luxurious 18 Karat White Gold. The intricate design fe...
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Mariner Link Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 18k yellow gold necklace features oval mariner links joined by smaller connecting links. Each oval has a central bar that divides the open link into two sections, creating a rep...
Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Curb Link Necklace, 4.35mm, 26 Inches, 45 Grams
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Bold yet refined, this 18K yellow gold curb link necklace features a substantial 4.35mm curb link design that delivers a classic, polished look with timeless appeal. The warm tone of...
Yellow Gold
Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Gemini Malachite Medallion Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Gemini Malachite Medallion Pendant. Large 18k gold and malachite Gemini pendant on a long chain, both by Buccellati. Depicti...
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Spartacus 18k White Gold Link Necklace w/Paper 18"
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Spartacus Style: Link Necklace Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 FO6767 Design: Sculptural oval link chain with fluid silhouette Neckla...
18k Gold, White Gold
$2,420Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.23 in L 16 in
Round Cut 8.25 ct Yellow Sapphire Station Chain Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Sapphire Necklace in 18K Gold studded with mix cut sapphire pieces. Accessorize your look with this elegant yellow sapphire chain necklace. This stunning piece of jewelry inst...
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Link Necklace 42.5 Grams 30.5 Inches
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold link necklace weighing 42.5 grams in 30.5 inches. Great for Laying!
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Fancy Link Necklace, Italian Made, 32 Inches
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Fancy Link Necklace 32.0" Italian Made This Italian 18k yellow gold chain features an elongated mariner-inspired link design with gently twisted, openwork li...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7 Pearl Chain Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.3 Grams Necklace Length: 16" Pearl Type: Akoya Pearls Pearl Bead Diameter : 6 mm Stamped: "K18" Conditi...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$631Sale Price / item|35% Off
H 0.48 in W 0.32 in
18k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Cross Pendant Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cross Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors:- White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous natural genuine round cut diamond. Each d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Vintage Woven 18K Gold Textured Link Choker Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant Vintage Buccellati Gold Necklace is designed as a circular open disk collar necklace, showcasing its exquisite textured and braided 18k yellow gold. Signed Buccellati, 1...
18k Gold
Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Vine Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This stunning leaf necklace is a beautiful combination of modern elegance and natural inspiration. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the intricate vine motif design in the center of the ne...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
DAVID YURMAN 18k Yellow Gold Rolled Box Link Necklace 1.7mm - 18" - 6.0 Grams
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The DAVID YURMAN 18k Yellow Gold Rolled Box Link Necklace is an elegant and stylish piece of fine jewelry. Featuring a lobster closure and adjustable chain length, this necklace is p...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$3,094Sale Price|20% Off
L 24 in
South Sea Pearl, Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Necklace, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This classic and elegant Pearl and Diamond Necklace is made of White South Sea Cultured Pearls (with size of 12 - 14.5mm), Tahitian Pearls (with size of approx. 10mm) and Diamonds on 18K White Gold Chain. Product Details: Diamond - 12 pcs - 0.43ct Black Pearl - 5 pcs - 40.39cts White Pearl - 6 pc - 92.10cts 18K White Gold Length: 24 inches 100% guaranteed Natural gemstones. Certification(s) (GIA, GRS, IGI) can be requested by customers with an additional charge. Please kindly contact us for the quotation. This is a brand new item and delivered directly from aUSTY LEE in our own branded jewellery...
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
$686Sale Price / item|35% Off
H 0.44 in W 0.56 in
18k Solid Gold Diamond Crab Pendant Necklace Cancer Zodiac Pendant Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Crab Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold / White Gold / Rose Gold. Delicate dainty crab charm necklace with natural diamond set in 18k solid gold a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold 34 Inches Curb Link Long Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional design by Bvlgari, this eye-catching 34-inch necklace combines sleek blackened silver with radiant 18K yellow gold in bold curb links, creating a dramatic interplay of...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Buccelatti Vintage Leaf Dome Triple Strand Clasp YellowGold 18k for Pearls/Beads
By Buccellati
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Buccelatti Era: Vintage Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Style: Triple Strand Clasp Theme: Leaf Dome, Botanical Features: S...
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:...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Crepe De Chine Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Bethesda, MD
This beautiful necklace is 16 inches in length and in like new condition. ♦ Designer: Buccellati ♦ Metal: 18kt yellow gold ♦ Circa: 2022 ♦ Length: 16 inches ♦ Packaging: Pampillonia...
Vintage Buccellati Yellow Gold 37 Inch Rope Chain Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 75.2 Grams Width: 4 mm Length: 37.75 Inches Hallmark: Buccellati 18K ITEM #: BR-841-121622-16
Yellow Gold
Buccellati Gold and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Darnestown, MD
Delicate pendant necklace by Buccellati with rose cut and yellow diamonds. The pear shaped center stone is approximately 4.5 carats of an H color; VS clarity rose cut diamond. The ei...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Buccellati 'Tosadé' Gold and Diamond Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Buccellati Torsadé necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold. Featuring brushed gold yellow gold links with the brand's iconic F...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Reversible Long Gold Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Darnestown, MD
Long 18 karat gold chain necklace by Buccellati with a different finish on either side. One side is gloss and the other has a lightly textured finish made of extremely fine straight ...
18k Gold
Buccellati 18k Yellow Gold Hawaii Long Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Textured multi-loop link 'Hawaii' sautoir-style long necklace by Italian designer Buccellati. Measuring 40" in length (102cm). Hidden clasp on one link. Signed 'BUCCELLATI Made in ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Italy 18 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Hawaii Chain Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chain necklace is comprised of concentric yellow, white, and rose gold circle links With stippled texture throughout Stamped with Italian assay marks for 18 karat gold and Milan F...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Andromeda Necklace by Buccellati
By Buccellati
Located in Zurich, CH
18 karat yellow gold Andromeda necklace by the renowned Italian brand Buccellati. This charming necklace consists of a chain and charm delicately crafted in 18 karat yellow and white...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Vintage Italian Platinum 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stylized cable chain necklace is comprised of textured links and completes as a lobster clasp Suspending a matte two-tone gold cross with chamfered white gold edges leading to a yel...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Buccellati Sterling Silver Daisy and Butterfly Long Chain
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Women's metalic stering silver with daisy and butterfly chain. Hand crafted in Italy by Bucceltali. It is Perfect for double-wrapping around the ceck, this nature-inspired design boa...
Sterling Silver
Buccellati Textured Braided 18 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
This Exquisite Vintage Buccellati necklace is created in a highly flexible - textured and braided motif, boasting it's 18k yellow gold qual...
Yellow Gold
Unusual Bucellati Dollar Coin Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
An 18kt gold and diamond shield necklace, centering a 1901 ten US dollar coin, suspended by a smooth 18kt yellow gold link chain. Made by Buccellati, circ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Buccellati South Sea Pearl Diamond Lariat Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Buccellati necklace featuring South Sea pearls adorned with 2ct of diamonds. The necklace is crafted out of 18k white and yellow gold. The necklace has a length of 3...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold