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.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Mario Buccellati jewelry today.
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...
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...
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...
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
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
Mario Buccellati Italian .800 Silver Tea & Coffee set With Tray
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Very nice signed .800 silver coffee/ tea set by Mario Buccellati Tray is 16"W X 12"D X .50"H Coffee pot is 6.75"H X 5"W X 3.75"D Tea pot is 6.50"H X 7"W X4.25"D Sugar is 4"H X 2.75" ...
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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
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
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
$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
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
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
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
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...
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 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
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
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
20th Century Italian 925 Sterling Silver Torsade Vase by Mario Buccellati
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Braintree, GB
20th Century Italian 925 sterling silver torsade vase by Mario Buccellati Made in Italy, 20th Century. Maker: Mario Buccellati Fully hallmarked. Mario Buccellati was born int...
Sterling Silver
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
800 Silver Coin Tray, Italy, Argenteria Greggio, 1980s
By Greggio
Located in Palermo, IT
800 silver coin tray, Italy, Argenteria Greggio, 1980s Worked and beaten by hand, it is a very beautiful and elegant object. It weighs gr. 270. Regula...
Silver
$4,685
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
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
$2,437 / 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
$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
$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
Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Service for Eighteen Persons
By John Gilbert & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Lily pattern fish cutlery set for eighteen persons - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver flatware...
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Horse, engraved by hand
By Mario Vallè
Located in VALENZA, IT
Horse statue made in solid silver 800 completely handmade. The horse was made in two parts with the technique of fusion in the earth and once cast and detached joined by welding. S...
Silver
French Silver Plate Champagne Stand Bucket Cooler Wine
Located in Potters Bar, GB
vintage silver-plated champagne cooler with stand, a classic piece of entertaining ware designed for elegant dining or bar settings Champagne bucket - cylindrical with a flared rim, ...
Silver Plate
$74,975 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.8 in
Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...
Sterling Silver
Antique French Continental .800 Silver Tea Strainer
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique tea strainer is hallmarked by an unknown maker, but originated from France and dates to approximately 1890 and done in a period Victo...
Silver
$11,663
H 12.8 in Dm 3.94 in
20th Century Italian 925 Sterling Silver Torsade Vase by Mario Buccellati
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Braintree, GB
20th Century Italian 925 sterling silver torsade vase by Mario Buccellati Made in Italy, 20th Century. Maker: Mario Buccellati Fully hallmarked. Mario Buccellati was born int...
Sterling Silver
Mario Buccellati Sterling Silver Chamberstick or Candle Holder
By Buccellati, Mario 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 Buccellati, Mario 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 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
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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
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H 9 in W 2.75 in D 2.25 in
Mario Buccellatti Sterling Silver 3-Piece Serving Set Grand Imperiale Pattern
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite "Grand Imperiale" pattern three piece handmade estate sterling silver serving set includes a pierced vegetable spoon, meat serving fork and a pie server from Mario Buccella...
Sterling Silver
Mario Buccellati Silver Figural Vegetable Gourd Lighter
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury silver figural lighter. Made by Mario Buccellati in Italy. Gourd-form body with lobing and irregular studding on stippled skin; curlicue ste...
Silver