A love of tradition set Mario Buccellati and his fine jewelry house apart in the competitive Italian market and remains a point of pride for the family.
In 1919, Mario launched Buccellati 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 rings, earrings, bracelets and other accessories were exquisite, yet the gemstones themselves were never too flashy, elevated instead by the designs’ intricate metalsmithing.
Today the Buccellati family 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.
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Mario Buccellati Borgia Sterling Silver 36-Piece Starter Set for 12
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Borgia sterling silver starter set. Made by Mario Buccellati in Italy, ca 1960. This set comprises (dimensions in inches) 12 dinner forks (8 1/2), 12 oval soup spoons (8), and 12 din...
Sterling Silver
Grande Imperiale by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set Service 44 pcs Dinner
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Handcrafted from sterling silver. Made in Italy by the 18th century house of Buccellati, whose artisans emphasize timeless style, integrity of materials, and pleasure of use when des...
Sterling Silver
A rare Mario Buccellati highly detailed Spaniel dog sculpture, 800 Silver
By Mario Buccellati
Located in View Park, CA
An extremely rare vintage solid silver dog sculpture by Mario Buccellati, Italy mid 20th century. This stunning cocker spaniel objet measures approximately six inches long and weighs approximately 12.44 ounces or 353 grams. The sculpture is signed M. Buccellati 800...
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Italy Post-Modern Mario Buccellati Silver Bowl Leaf
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Brescia, IT
This silver bowl of Mario Buccellati has an intense beauty and for this reason we can say that it can be a piece of art. The centerpiece is finely engraved, with details that reproduce the imprint of a leaf. On the back, we can see its feet that are made with the shape of two folded leaf. It is a really masterpiece of high Italian craftsmanship. The piece was made in 1980 but we can say that it is in excellent conditions. It has its original and elegant blu box...
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Mario Buccellati, a Rare and Exceptional Italian Silver Goat
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Mario Buccellati, a rare and exceptional Italian silver goat circa 1940. Made in Milan Italy. Very fine quality and workmanship and very large in size. Measures: 12" high x 14" w...
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Mario Buccellati Georgian Classical Sterling Silver 6-Inch Salver
By Buccellati, Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Georgian Classical sterling silver salver. Made by Mario Buccellati in Italy, ca 1970. Cast scroll rim with scallop shells and leaves; 3 leaf-capped volute-scroll support...
Sterling Silver
Empire by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware for 12 Set 69 pcs Dinner
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Buccellati is known and admired throughout the world for producing the finest quality Italian silver. Hand crafted using traditional methods. Exceptional Empire by Buccellati Italy...
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Buccellati Silver Fruit Basket Centerpiece
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati silver fruit basket centerpiece in sterling silver. Buccellati centerpiece oval shape measures approximate: 21 1/2? in length, 18...
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Mario Buccellati pair of Italian Silver Penguin-Form Magnum Wine Coolers
By Mario Buccellati
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of realistically modeled as a male and female penguins, the hinged heads opening to reveal a bottle compartment Mario Buccellati was one of the most remarkable Italian jeweler...
Sterling Silver
Grande Imperiale by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set Service 72 pcs Dinner
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Handcrafted from sterling silver. Made in Italy by the 18th century house of Buccellati, whose artisans emphasize timeless style, integrity of materials, and pleasure of use when des...
Sterling Silver
Anacapri by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 pcs
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fabulous Anacapri by Buccellati Italy sterling silver flatware set, 67 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, long handle, 8 5/8" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 5/8" 12 Salad Forks, 4-tin...
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Buccellati Silver Sea Motif Champagne Bucket
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati silver sea motif champagne bucket in sterling silver. Buccellati champagne bucket, featuring motifs of the sea. Raised vessel in sterling silve...
Silver
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of two Sterling Silver Cigarette Cases 19th and 20 Century, Mario Buccellat
By Mario Buccellati
Located in North Miami, FL
A set of two Italian Sterling silver cigarette cases from the 19th and 20th century. They have hand-stamped details and are engraved with flowers and scrolling acanthus. One of them ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mario Buccellati, 20th Century Silver-Gilt and Enamel Jar Depicting a Parrot
By Mario Buccellati
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing a remarkable 20th-century masterpiece—an exquisite sterling silver-gilt and enamel jar adorned with a vibrant depiction of a parrot, skillfully crafted by the renowned ar...
Stone, Sterling Silver, Gold, Enamel
Old Italian by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware 12 Set 88 pcs Dinner
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Buccellati is known and admired throughout the world for producing the finest quality Italian silver. The Old Italian sterling silver flatware collection from Buccellati features tim...
Sterling Silver
Villa d'Este by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware 8 Set 50 Pcs Dinner
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb dinner size "Villa d'Este" by Buccellati Italy sterling silver flatware set - 50 pieces. This set includes: 8 dinner size knives, 10" 8 dinner size forks, 8 1/2" 8 salad fork...
Sterling Silver
Rare Mario Buccellati Sterling Silver 4-Piece Tea&Coffee Set w Satin Finish
By Buccellati, Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Mario Buccellati sterling silver tea and coffee set, made in a rare Buccellati technique with satin finish, with wood handles, in an elegant design, from the 20th century, consisting...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Empire by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware for 12 Set 97 pcs Dinner
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Buccellati is known and admired throughout the world for producing the finest quality Italian silver. Hand crafted using traditional methods. Exceptional Empire by Buccellati Italy...
Sterling Silver
Old Italian by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware 8 Set 32 pcs Dinner
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Buccellati is known and admired throughout the world for producing the finest quality Italian silver. Old Italian by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware set - 32 pieces. This ...
Sterling Silver
Anacapri by Clementi Buccellati Italy 800 Silver Flatware Set 165 Pcs Dinner
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Anacapri by Clementi/Buccellati, Italy dinner and luncheon 800 silver flatware set, 165 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, long handle, eight 3/4", 24 dinner forks, 7 5/...
Sterling Silver
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
Mario Buccellati .800 Silver Italian Parrot Bird Statue Figurine Italy
By Mario Buccellati
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage original Mario Buccellati Italian .800 silver furry parrot bird statue/figurine. Signed on one of the leaves. Made in Milano, Ital...
Sterling Silver
Anacapri by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 66 pcs Unused
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fabulous Anacapri by Buccellati Italy sterling silver flatware set, 66 pieces. This set appears unused and includes: 12 Dinner Knives, long handle, 8 5/8" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 5/8" 12...
Sterling Silver
Buccellati Sterling Silver 'Milano' Two-Tine Carving Fork
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Buccellati sterling silver 'Milano' carving fork. This striking sterling silver carving fork was made by Italian luxury jewelry, Buccellati. The Buccellat...
Sterling Silver
Villa D'este by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware 8 Set 51 Pcs Dinner
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
This fabulous Italian design by world renowned Buccellati is a timeless addition to your dining experience. Buccellati is known and admired throughout the world for producing the fin...
Sterling Silver
Mario Buccellati's 925 Sterling Silver Figurine of a Squirrel
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Braintree, GB
Mario Buccellati's 925 sterling silver figurine of a squirrel Made in Italy, circa 1950s Fully hallmarked. Mario Buccellati's sterling silver sculpture of a squirrel holding a ...
Sterling Silver
Mario Buccellati Vintage 800, Italian Silver Duckling Figurine
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Braintree, GB
Mario Buccellati vintage 800. Italian silver duckling figurine. Made Italy, Milano, Ca.1930's Fully Hallmarked. The furry duckling figurine i...
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Mario Buccellati Italian 925 Sterling Silver Fallow, Deer Figurine
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Braintree, GB
Mario Buccellati Italian 925 sterling silver fallow - deer figurine. Made in Italy, circa 1950s Fully hallmarked. Dimensions: Length x width x...
Silver
Mario Buccellati Italian 925 Sterling Silver St Bernard's Dog Figurine
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Braintree, GB
Mario Buccellati Italian 925 sterling silver St Bernard's dog sculpture. Made in Italy, circa 1950s Fully hallmarked. The silver sculpture of a St. Bernard dog with a barrel ar...
Sterling Silver
$680Sale Price|20% Off
H 1 in W 8.5 in D 1 in
1980s Ruzzetti & Gow Italian Sterling Silver Spingle Tibia Fusus Shell
By Karl Springer
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1980s original Ruzzetti & Gow Italian sterling silver wrapped spindle tibia shell is 8.5" long. Has the original tag inside. Excellent table top decorative object. G...
Sterling Silver
$4,601
H 2.96 in W 4.93 in D 1.58 in
Rare Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Pig Model, Berthold Muller Chester, 1903
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for Chester in 1903 by Berthold Muller, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Pig, is wonderfully modelled, and features a removable head. The pig m...
Sterling Silver
$2,372 / set
H 7.29 in W 1.38 in D 0.99 in
19th Century French Silver Vermeil Flatware Dessert Set for Six, 18 Pieces
Located in Madrid, ES
This charming 19th century French 18-piece cased dessert silverware / flatware set, with its unique, slightly grotesque satyr mask motif and warm ve...
Vermeil, Silver
$1,196Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 0.75 in W 8.25 in D 1.75 in
Christian F. Hiese 18 Piece Danish Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Flatware Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This eighteen piece set of flaware was made by the well known Christian F. Hiese of Denmark in approximately 1905 in the period Arts and Crafts style. This hand hammered set is compo...
Sterling Silver
$1,500 / set
H 0.5 in W 0.75 in D 9.25 in
Twenty-Two Piece Set of Sterling Silver and Ebony "Contrast" Flatware by Lunt
By Lunt Silver
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous twenty-two piece set of sterling silver and ebony nylon "Contrast" flatware by Lunt Silver Co.., circa 1950s. The set is in very good vintage condition and is stamped on the...
Sterling Silver
$570Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 3.35 in D 3.35 in
20th Century Italian in Enameled Sterling Silver Armor on Wood Decorated Base
By Brumal
Located in VALENZA, IT
Figure realized in sterling silver using the lost wax process. The details are gilded and enameled. The figure is 18 cm high and depicts a 15th century Italian...
Sterling Silver
XX Century Italian Solid 800 Silver Picture Frame.
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Solid silver photo frame. The frame is made of a shiny rectangular silver plate where chiseled silver plate leaves have been welded onto the e...
Silver
Twelve 800 Silver Underplates, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Twelve 800 silver underplates, Italy, 1980s. Very elegant, each weighs gr. 430. The total weight of the 800 silver is gr. 5160.00!! Purchased by my ...
Silver
Antique Silver Vase by Mario Buccellati, 36 cm Tall, Italy, 1940s
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Roma, IT
Buccellati Vase, circa 1940 - Fascist period. Silver 800 with fully machined chisel body. Neck decorated with four grooved rings. Stamp: Milano, silversmith Mario Buccellati. Except...
Silver
$15,544 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
English King by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 60 piece
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
ENGLISH KING (c. 1885) Patterns similar to our English King were first used in France and England late in the eighteenth century and have remained among the most popular styles for>...
Sterling Silver
$11,000 / set
H 1.97 in Dm 3.55 in
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen 1945-1977, Coffee Service in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen 1945-1977. Coffee service in sterling silver consisting of coffee pot, cream pot and sugar bowl. Dessin 1091. Handles and knob in dark wood. In ...
Sterling Silver
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.5 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in
Mario Buccellati .800 Silver Italian Parrot Bird Statue Figurine Italy
By Mario Buccellati
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage original Mario Buccellati Italian .800 silver furry parrot bird statue/figurine. Signed on one of the leaves. Made in Milano, Ital...
Sterling Silver
Mario Buccellati Sterling Silver Chamberstick or Candle Holder
By Mario Buccellati, Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed chamber candlestick. By Buccellati. In sterling silver. In sturdy, heavy gauged silver with a pie crust pan, raised bobeche, elongated handle, and 4 scroll feet. F...
Sterling Silver
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H 4.53 in W 11.26 in D 8.5 in
MARIO BUCCELLATI 1960 Scalloped Center Ovoid Vase In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Mario Buccellati, Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Scalloped center vase designed by Mario Buccellati (1891-1965). This is a gorgeous vintage scalloped center vase created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Mario Buccellati bac...
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 13 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Tall Sterling Silver Candlesticks in the style of Mario Buccellati
By Mario Buccellati
Located in North Miami, FL
This exceptional pair of sterling silver candlesticks, standing approximately 13 inches high and 6.5 inches wide, showcases masterful craftsmanship and intricate detailing. Each cand...
Sterling Silver
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H 2 in W 3 in D 2.25 in
1930's Mario Buccellati .800 Silver Italian Duckling Statue Figurine Italy
By Mario Buccellati
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage original Mario Buccellati Italian .800 silver furry duckling statue/figurine dating from the 1930's. Signed on the bottom of one foot. Made in Milano, Italy. Also ma...
Sterling Silver
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H 7.6 in W 2.76 in D 3.04 in
Buccellati Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers Figural Stem Flowers Italian
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stylish sterling silver figural salt and pepper shakers. Two flowers set in stand. Each flower has a curvilinear stem, round bud with threaded double-leaf cover (bottom leaf pierced)...
Sterling Silver
Buccellati - Sterling Silver tray
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sterling Silver tray with 4 feets by Mario Buccellati Finely engraved of foliages and flowers Silversmith hallmark: Mario Buccellati Silver hallmark: 800
Sterling Silver
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H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Tiber by Buccellati Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 123 Pcs Dinner
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
This superb Tiber by Buccellati sterling flatware set just arrived. Heavy and modern design. A retired pattern that is rare, this incredible set includes just about every piece you c...
Sterling Silver
Buccellati 20th Century Set of Four Italian Holly Branches Christmas Ornament
By Mario Buccellati, Federico Buccellati
Located in North Miami, FL
20th Century set of four Italian holly branches by Buccellati, Milan. Each is marked on a leaf Buccellati, 925, and 1169-MI, one Federico Buccellati silver, all with coral berries. T...
Sterling Silver
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H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Alicante by Buccellati Italy Silverplated Flatware Set Service 20 Pcs Dinner
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Alicante by Buccellati Italy Silverplated Flatware set, 20 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: 4 Dinner Size Knives, pointed, 10" 4 Dinner Size Forks, 8 1...
Silver Plate
Mario Buccellati 20th Century Italian Silver Turkey, Thanksgiving
By Mario Buccellati
Located in North Miami, FL
20th Century Italian silver turkey, by artist Mario Buccellati from Milan. It is engraved on one tail feather M. Buccellati, marked on another tail feath...
Sterling Silver
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H 11 in W 20 in D 13 in
Mario Buccellati, an Italian Silver Fruit Basket Centerpiece and Bowl, Milan
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Mario Buccellati, An Italian Silver Fruit Basket Centerpiece and Bowl, Milan 20th century The oval basket centerpiece is formed with woven band...
Sterling Silver
Parma by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set 50 Pieces Dinner
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
This fabulous Italian design by world renowned Buccellati is a timeless addition to your dining experience. Buccellati is known and admired throughout the world for producing the finest quality Italian silver in large Continental size and heavy weight. Parma flatware is handcrafted of sterling silver with an elegant ribbon and bow style motif around the edge of each piece. Handmade in Italy. Superb dinner size parma by Buccellati Italy sterling silver flatware...
Sterling Silver