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.
$55,250Sale Price|35% Off
Exceptional Nautical Themed Silver Centerpiece by Buccellati
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Nautical Themed Silver Centerpiece by Buccellati A silver masterpiece depicting: putto, leaves, Neptune holding a trident, shell, and dolphins by master silversmiths Buc...
Silver
$1,250
H 1.33 in Dm 2.16 in
Antique Russian Imperial Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Salt Cellar by Shaposhnikov
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Russian salt cellar. By Sergey Shaposhnikov. With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration throughout. Fully marked to the base. Simply a wonderful piece of Imp...
Silver, Enamel
Sterling Tazza or Footed Comport Attributed to John R. Wendt, circa 1870
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This rather glorious sterling silver tazza or footed comport was likely made by John R. Wendt in the 1870s. The figural piece features a stepped circula...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Buccellati Silver Double Handle Bowl
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati silver double handle bowl, circa 1900s A magnificent work of handmade sterling silver bowl, featuring double handles and flowers motif; marked Buccellati, Made in Italy, ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$395
H 2.75 in W 12.88 in D 10.13 in
Signed Antique French Art Deco Silver Plated Tazza or Table Centerpiece
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed French Art Deco period tazza. In silver plate. Apparently marked for Durousseau & Reynaud of Lyon, France. Simply a fine French Art Deco form! Date: Early 20th Cent...
Silver Plate
$750Sale Price|50% Off
Rare Large French Bohemian Cranberry Glass Centerpiece Lidded Bowl
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Magnificent Large 1920's Bohemian Cranberry Glass Lidded Bowl. Beautifully done with Fine and Intricate Scrolling and with Outstanding Hand...
Crystal, Bronze
$485
H 1 in W 3.25 in L 4.75 in
Italian Modern Classical Sterling Silver Wine Taster Porringer by Buccellati
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Troy, MI
Classical sterling silver gift, made by Buccellati in Italy. The curved, round, shallow bowl with wide handle can be used for wine tasting. The perfect gi...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen, Sterling Silver Comport by Johan Rohde
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This rather beautiful sterling silver comport was made by Georg Jensen in a design by the famed craftsman Johan Rohde. The piece was first designed betw...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Repousse Butter Pat by S. Kirk & Son
Located in Troy, MI
In 1815 Samuel Kirk opened a neighborhood silver store in Baltimore, what would eventually become the Kirk Stieff Corporation, the oldest surviving, highly prestigious silver company in the U.S. Kirk silver, or “Baltimore silver” is instantly recognizable by its hand-crafted repousse technique – hammering the reverse side of silver to produce an intricate design in low relief -- which Samuel Kirk introduced to America in 1828. Customers especially desired his repousee tea services, bowls, and flatware with elaborate floral patterns and architectural images. Kirks’ reputation for meticulous craftsmanship and innovative design spread nationwide; famous assignments included renovating 550 pieces of gold...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Bowl by William B. Kerr
By Kerr
Located in Troy, MI
William B. Kerr was a manufacturer of flatware, hollow-ware & jewelry from 1880's - 1927 before it was absorbed by Gorham. They were well regarded for their Art Nouveau style in thei...
Sterling Silver
George II Sterling Silver Bowl by John Barbe
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted during the reign of George II, this sterling silver footed bowl was manufactured by London silversmith John Barbe. The small footed bowl is alm...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Period Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Footed Bowl by Johan Rohde
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver footed bowl or compote. Designed by Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen. Model no. 17A Simply a wonderful bowl! Date: 1915 - 1930 Overall Condition: It is in ove...
Sterling Silver
$1,250
H 2.25 in D 11.75 in L 12.25 in
Large Vintage Silver Plate 'Lily' Bowl by Elsa Rady by Swid Powell
By Swid Powell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine 'Lily' silver-plated bowl. Designed by Elsa Rady for Swid Powell. Model no. 3320. Together with its original box and paperwork insert. Swid Powell...
Silver Plate
Buccellati Italy, A Large Sterling Silver Swan Centerpiece
By Buccellati
Located in Long Island City, NY
Buccellati Italy, a Large Sterling Silver Swan Centerpiece. A large sterling silver swimming swan centerpiece bowl with textured finish, with ...
Sterling Silver
Buccellati Sterling Silver Hammered Jewelry Box with Velvet Lining
By Buccellati
Located in Eagan, MN
BUCCELLATI Sterling silver Buccellati large jewelry box with claw feet, lobed edges and red velvet lining at interior and hallmarks at underside. Weight includes velvet liner. Made ...
Sterling Silver
Buccellati Sterling Silver Swan Bowl
By Buccellati
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Elegant Sterling Silver Swan by Buccellati, Italy. This graceful swan bowl is perfect tableware to dress as a centerpiece or use as a serving piece. The bird...
Sterling Silver
Dramatic Buccellati Seafood Bowl with Octopus - Italian Sterling Silver
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver seafood double-bowl. Made by Buccellati in Italy. Two joined scallop-shell bowls rest on 6 scallop-shell supports. A traditional form dramatically updated by the figu...
Sterling Silver
Buccellati Sterling Silver Italian Basket
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Distinctive sterling silver basket. Made by Buccellati. Solid hammered sides, scalloped rim, and c-scroll handles. Ideal for sorting through correspondence. Excellent condition. F...