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.
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...
Sterling Silver
Empire by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware for 12 Set 71 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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
$2,600 / set
H 13.5 in W 9.5 in D 2.5 in
Arne Jacobsen 12 Place settings AJ Flatware Set 75pcs. A. Michelsen Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Twelve six piece place setting set of AJ stainless steel flatware totaling 75 pieces including 12 large forks , 12 small forks , 12 soup spoons, 12 large spoons and 12 small spoons ....
Stainless Steel
$2,385 / 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
$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
$6,075 / set
H 7.88 in W 0.79 in D 0.4 in
Important English Silver Flatware Service by Francis Higgins II
By Francis Higgins II
Located in London, GB
Important English silver flatware service by Francis Higgins II English, 1840 Knives: Height 20cm, width 2cm, depth 1cm Forks: Height 16.5cm, wid...
Silver
$11,408
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
$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
$4,443
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cypres by Tias Eckhoff Cutlery Set for 8 Persons
By Georg Jensen, Tias Eckhoff
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Georg Jensen silver Denmark Cypres cutlery set for 8 persons in sterling silver designed by Tias Eckhoff in 1952. The set includes: 8 dining knives, length 22.3 cm 8 dining fork...
Sterling Silver
$9,872 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Silver Melody by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 82 Pc
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Silver Melody by International sterling silver Flatware set with cool modern shaped handle, 82 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/4" 12 forks, 7 ...
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Pink Dessert Service
Located in Lantau, HK
Set of twelve Paris porcelain lavishly decorated dishes with flowers from the early to mid-19th century, circa 1840. The artist Jean-Pierre Feuillet (1777-1840) was one of the best ...
Porcelain
$3,950 / set
H 0.025 in W 16 in D 12 in
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" ...
Silver
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine condition—a feat given the rarity of Fabergé silver from this era. Featuring specialty items for an elaborate fish service, this flatware set is a testament to the unparalleled elegance of Fabergé. This exemplary set epitomizes the height of Fabergé silver craftsmanship, with each piece and its original fitted chest meticulously hallmarked with the Fabergé seal...
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
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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
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...
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Milano by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 67 Pieces Dinner
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb dinner size Milano by Buccellati Italy sterling silver flatware set - 67 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 10" 12 dinner forks, 8" 12 salad forks, 6 3/4" 12 t...
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Grande Imperiale by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Superb
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Magnificent Grande Imperiale by Buccellati sterling silver flatware set - 78 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner size forks, 8 5/8" 12 salad forks...
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Torchon Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 48 Pieces
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
New, unused Torchon by Buccellati sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner forks, 8 1/2" 12 salad forks, 6 7/8" 12 teaspo...
Sterling Silver
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in L 0.1 in
Milano by Buccellati Sterling Silver Flatware Set Fruit Knife and Fork 24 Pieces
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Milano by Buccellati sterling silver flatware fruit set, 24 pieces. This set includes: 12 fruit knives, 7 1/4" 12 fruit forks, 5 7/8" Includes or...
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Empire by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 48 Pcs Dinner
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Empire by Buccellati Italy sterling silver flatware set of 48 Pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner size forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad/fish for...
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Villa D'este by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware 12 Set of 96 Pieces
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb dinner size "Villa d'Este" by Buccellati Italy sterling silver flatware set of 96 pieces. This monumental set includes: 12 Dinner size knives, 10" 12 Dinner size forks, 8 ...
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Piedmont by Buccellati Italy Silverplated Flatware Set Service 24 Pcs Dinner
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Dinner size Piedmont by Buccellati Italy Silverplated Flatware set, 24 pieces. This set includes: 4 Dinner Size Knives, 9 7/8" 4 Dinner Size Forks, 8 1/4" 4 Salad Forks, 6 3/4"...
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Piedmont by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 Pcs Dinner
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite dinner size piedmont by Buccellati Italy sterling silver flatware set - 32 pieces. Great starter set! This set incl...
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Savoy by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 Pieces
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Savoy by Buccellati Italy sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. This set includes: Eight dinner knives, 9 5/8", eight forks, 7 5/8", eight sal...
Sterling Silver