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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Anacapri by Clementi Buccellati Italy 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 165 pcs
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Crafted in Bologna, Italy, by Clementi Fabbrica Argenteria, a distinguished silversmith known for producing fine silver for Buccellati, this exceptional set embodies the elegance and...
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 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
Rigato by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set 24 Service 272 pc Dinner
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Rigato pattern by Buccellati is celebrated for its distinctive hand-finished design, featuring elegant vertical design that creates a rich, textured appearance reminiscent of fin...
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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$6,176 / 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
Antique German Silver Flatware Set by Hessenberg - Fiddle Pattern
By Hessenberg
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 800 standard silver straight fiddle, thread and shell pattern flatware service for ten persons; an addition to our flatware collection. The pieces of this exceptional, antique straight German silver flatware set for ten persons have been crafted in the fiddle thread and shell...
Silver
$2,395 / 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
$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
$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
$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
$16,500 / set
H 8.63 in W 1 in D 0.3 in
75 Pc. Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service for 12
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 75-piece Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware set. Designed by Henning Koppel. In the Caravel pattern. Set comprises: 12 Dinner Forks (7 3/8") 12 Salad Forks (6 1/2") 12 Tea Spoons (5 15/16") 12 Place Spoons...
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
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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...
Sterling Silver
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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
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