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.
Estate Buccellati GIA Certified Orange Citrine, Diamond Pin/Pendant 18KG 21.8gm
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Estate Buccellati GIA Certified Orange Citrine, Peridot, Pink Tourmaline Diamond Pin /Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold 21.8 gm* Sign piece by Designer Buccellati 18 K gold COMES WITH...
Diamond, Citrine, Peridot, Platinum, 18k Gold
Buccellati Black South Sea Cultured Pearl White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Buccellati black south sea cultured pearl pendant in 18k white gold. Excellent lustre and nacre thickness. 18k white gold 18 inch chain ...
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
South-Sea Pearl, Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful pendant necklace in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with rubies surrounded by diamonds. Below, a south-sea pearl. The chain is included. Diamonds 0.18 ct Rubies 0.15 ct ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K Wise Owl Diamond Ruby Lapis MOP Cabochon Amethyst Pin Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A whimsical “wise owl” brooch beautifully done in 18K yellow and white gold set with lapis, mother of pearl, .30cttw in G-I color Vs diamonds throughout as well as rubies for the eye...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin A Rare and Collectible Masterpiece Presenting a stunning and highly collectible butterfly brooch designed by the legendary Mario ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Cultured South Sea Pearl Station Long Necklace
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
11pc of Cultured Authentic South Sea Pearl appx 11-12mm White Gold Plate Sterling Silver 38 Inch Station Necklace. Unique white gold plated sterling silver chain. This is a Custom ...
South Sea Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Chaumet Retro Brooch 18k Gold Diamond Pin Estate Jewelry
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A French chic retro diamond brooch by Chaumet Paris made of 18 karat gold and platinum. During the Retro jewelry era, scrolls became one of the most popular design motifs. In this brooch Chaumet perfected the fluidity of the scroll shape. The designer created a great feeling of dynamic in a static jewelry piece. An abstract shape yellow gold part smoothly rolls into a platinum element set in the center. The latter is embellished with Old European and Old Mine cut diamonds. This high-polished gold brooch by Chaumet Paris has undeniable retro style. However, due to its minimalist contemporary look, this French diamond brooch can be considered a timeless classic. This Retro Chaumet brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, and accented with Old European cut and old mine cut diamonds (K-M color, VS clarity, total weight approximately 4.50 carats). The Retro pin measures 2 ½” x 1 ¼” (6 x 3 cm) and weighs 35.4 grams. The Retro gold brooch is stamped with Chaumet maker's and workshop marks, serial number, French hallmarks for 18 karat gold and platinum. About Chaumet Brand: Being the first jeweler to arrive on now famous Place Vendôme in 1812, Chaumet jewelry has been staying an expression of traditional Parisian style ever since. Chaumet pieces have long been a favorite with the French aristocrats. In 19th century, Joséphine Bonaparte, the Empress of the French and the first wife of Emperor Napoleon, was one of the brand’s famous clients and appreciators. Fast forward two centuries, Chaumet style is based on exploration of all things of nature. The brand itself calls it “naturalist jewelry”. The Maison’s designers use symbolism of plants, opulence of gardens and delicacy of grass to permeate Chaumet jewelry creations with the energy of the wild nature. In the modern world, the most popular Chaumet collections are the Liens, the Bee My Love and the Josephine. About Vintage...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Gold South Sea Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Gold South Sea pearl pendant on a 14k yellow gold chain. The pearl is 13.50mm in width on a 18 inch rope chain. Stamped 14k.
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant
By Prince Diamond
Located in New York, NY
18K South Sea Pearl and Diamond Necklace 10-11mm South Sea Pearl Pearl Quality AAA Luster AAA Nacre Very Thick Diamond Count :8 Diamond Weight: 0...
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
M. Buccellati Vintage Maple leaf 18K Gold Brooch Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Celebrate the artistry of Italian fine jewelry with this exquisite vintage M. Buccellati brooch, masterfully shaped into a detailed maple leaf—a hallmark of Mario Buccellati's signat...
18k Gold
Graduated Black South Sea Pearl Necklace
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
South Sea cultured pearls are impressively large in size and come in a dazzling array of natural colors. Because of varieties in color, shape and size, it can take years to assemble ...
Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace with Cultured Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold 15 Inch Necklace with Cultured Pearl and Diamond Pendant. Cultured Gray Mabe Pearl. 0.06 total diamond weight. 9.18 grams total ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
$1,866Sale Price|20% Off
Pendant Necklace Cultured Pearl White Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
the perfect combination of the splendor of cultured pearls, the dazzling brilliance of white diamonds and the timeless elegance of white gold in this magnificent pendant necklace. De...
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,530
W 1.1 in L 0.9 in
Vintage 10 Carat Citrine Gold Victorian Brooch Pin Pendant Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Victorian Handmade Oval Citrine Gold Brooch Pendant. Featuring a securely Hand set 10 Carat Oval Citrine in Beautifully H...
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Yellow Citrine Brooch Pin 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Original Cartier Paris Brooch Pin Crafted in 18k gold and platinum, featuring three graduated emerald-cut citrines and diamond accents. 18k Gold approx weight 22 grams Brooch measure...
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$3,480Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.97 in W 0.51 in D 0.5 in
Tahitian Black, South Sea White & Gold 3 Pearl Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This pendant celebrates the beauty of cultured pearls through a trio of lustrous spheres, each displaying its own distinctive character. Three pearls descend in a graceful vertical a...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold...
Buccellati Vintage Diamond Flower 18k Gold Spray Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 1960s Buccellati flower pin brooch spray pin is crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold. It is composed of 8 round-cut, prong-set, Diamonds weighing approximately 0.75 carats (...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Buccellati 18k Gold Rete Pearl Collar Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This 'Rete' pearl collar necklace by Italian designer Buccellati has a triple row of cultured pearls set in a braided woven design. The flexibl...
Pearl, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Filidoro Necklace by Buccellati
By Buccellati
Located in Zurich, CH
Attractive 18 karat yellow gold necklace from the Filidoro collection of the Italian brand Buccellati. The necklace is designed as fourteen openwork round motifs interspaced by deli...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati 18K Two Tone Open Link Broad Flexible Collar Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati Holding Italia is an Italian jewellery and watch company formed by the merger of two previous companies with existing brands Mario Buccellati and Gianmaria Buccellati, which corresponded to the names and surname of two master goldsmiths: father and son. Most people recognize Buccellati as Italy's most exclusive luxury jewelry brand –a title that is difficult to earn in a country known for its history and traditions in high-end jewelry making. 18K two-tone necklace, Buccellati, circa 1990. This is the broad flexible collar necklace designed as a lattice of 18k yellow and white gold textured links...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Grape Vine Gold Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in New Orleans, LA
At once bold and feminine, this extraordinary vintage grape vine necklace was crafted by the celebrated Italian designer Buccellati. Designed with ...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Buccellati 'Les Amoureux' Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Buccellati
Located in London, England
An intricate vintage Buccellati ‘Les Amoureux’ diamond pendant necklace set in 18k white gold. From the now discontinued ‘Les Amoureux’ collection, the pendant is composed of a sequ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Buccellati Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Braided Rope Collar Chain Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
The exceptional Quality of Buccellati is witnessed in this exquisite piece. Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, with a rope with highly detailed braided accents. An exceptional 15.75...
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
Buccellati Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hawaii Color Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is comprised of springy gold concentric circle links of varying sizes Accented with 13.0 mm onyx links - opaque black with very good polish Completed by concealed hook an...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati 18K and Ruby Leaf Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Kingston, NY
Authentic Buccellati 18 karat yellow gold leaf motif necklace set with 16 cabochon ruby stones weighing approximately 9.5 carats. Signed Buccellati...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Buccellati Leaf Yellow Gold Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18k yellow gold leaf motif necklace by Buccellati. Necklace is 16.5" long and 25mm wide. Marked: 18k, Italy, H5475, Gianmaria Buccellati. Weight - 44.4 grams.
Yellow Gold
Buccellati Rigato 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
This bold Buccellati Rigato 18K Yellow Gold Necklace is made with lovely 18K yellow gold spheres linked together to form the chain. The necklace meas...
Yellow Gold
Buccellati 18k Yellow Gold and White Gold Multi Strand Pearl Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
Bold and opulent in design, this Buccellati necklace has an undeniably commanding presence. A trio of statement-making accents with a subtle shell motif accent this confident design,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Filidoro Necklace by Buccellati
By Buccellati
Located in Zurich, CH
Attractive 18 karat yellow gold necklace from the Filidoro collection of the Italian brand Buccellati. The necklace is designed as fourteen openwork round motifs interspaced by deli...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Significant Buccellati Leaf Hammered Silver Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Large leaf motif sterling silver necklace by Buccellati. Necklace is 25" long, pendant is 3.75" x 3.5". Marked: Free Time Collection, 925, Buccellati. Weight - 119.4 grams.
Silver
Buccellati Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati 18k white and yellow gold removable brooch/pendant, suspended on a Buccellati 18k gold chain. Necklace is 16" long, pendant/brooch is 40mm in diameter. Diamonds approx. 3....
Diamond, Gold