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.
1960s Mario Buccellati Mabe Pearl Diamond White Gold Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Roma, RM
A captivating creation by Mario Buccellati, this brooch perfectly captures the maison’s unmistakable ability to transform precious materials into light, texture, and movement. At its...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Vintage Mario Buccellati Pear 18K Gold Four Leaf Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant vintage Mario Buccellati brooch crafted in textured 18K yellow gold. Featuring beautifully sculpted leaf motifs accented with lustrous cultured Akoya Japanese pearls, this...
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin A Rare and Collectible Masterpiece Presenting a stunning and highly collectible butterfly brooch designed by the legendary Mario ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
M. Buccellati Vintage Maple leaf 18K Gold Brooch Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Celebrate the artistry of Italian fine jewelry with this exquisite vintage M. Buccellati brooch, masterfully shaped into a detailed maple leaf—a hallmark of Mario Buccellati's signat...
18k Gold
1970s Mario Buccellati Diamond White Gold Rosette Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Roma, RM
A beautifully intricate creation, this Mario Buccellati brooch from the 1970s captures the refined elegance and unmistakable artistry for which the Italian maison is celebrated. Craf...
Diamond, White Gold
Buccellati Vintage No Heat Blue Sapphire 18k Gold Floral Square Brooch Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
This Extraordinary rectangular Vintage Buccellati Diamond and Sapphire Brooch. This piece was crafted in Luxurious 18K yellow gold. Measuring approx. 33 mm x 25 mm, this brooch ...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Gold Diamond Ruby Feather Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold feather brooch, set with rubies and approx. 0.08ctw in diamonds. Brooch is 56mm x 32mm. Marked 750 and with gold mark. Weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$3,380
W 1.15 in L 2.95 in
Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Pin/Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Pin/Brooch in 18k Yellow & White Gold Turquoise and Diamond Brooch features 5 Stalks of Wheat made of Round Cabochon Turquoise clusters and sprinkled ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Textured Leaf Collar Button Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
A Legacy of Exquisite Artistry Discover the timeless elegance of Buccellati, one of Italy’s most revered jewelry houses, renowned for its unparalleled craftsmanship, intricate design...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Shell Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold and shell top brooch, decorated with rubies and approx. 0.42ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 2.5" x 2 5/8". Weight of the piece - 51.3 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1960s Pearl and 1.45 Carat Diamond White Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Dutch Art Deco style pearl and 1.45 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold bar brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This fine and impressive p...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby Gold Lizard Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 14k white gold pin features sparkling old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.50ct. graded F color with VS1 clarity. The diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$62,941Sale Price|40% Off
H 2.52 in W 1.34 in L 2.52 in
Large Brooch Emerald Diamond Tsavorite Sapphire Gold Baroque style
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique-inspired Emerald, Diamond Gold Brooch with Yellow Sapphire Shaped like a gorgeous feather with a octagon-cut emerald as focus-point, this Emerald, Diamond Gold Brooch with Yellow Sapphire is so exquisite that it can be compared with one of the sculptural masterpieces of the Roman baroque style, the ‘Ecstasy of Saint Teresa.’ The sculpture was inspired by a vision of Saint Teresa, which she described in a very visual, even sexual way. An angel plunged a golden spear into her heart, leaving her breathless and consumed with a spiritual pain so intense that she did not want it to end. This brooch is the contemporary transformation of the sculpture found in the Cornaro Chapel, in Santa Maria della Vittoria, in Rome. The artist was Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Why do we say this? Bernini began by designing the chapel as the 'theatre' for his sculpture. Similarly, the Vintage-inspired Emerald, Diamond Gold Brooch also needs a setting, a background. That, of course, is you! The ‘Ecstasy’ is floodlit by beams of natural light from a hidden window. The natural light mingles with the shine from a cluster of vertical bronze shafts behind the sculpture, shaped to bear a resemblance to the rays of the sun. Imagine this precious gold brooch in your outstretched hand. Rays of rainbow aurora will bounce and shimmer, just like it does on the ‘Ecstasy of Saint Teresa.’ Features of the Vintage-inspired Emerald, Diamond Gold Brooch with Yellow Sapphire: It is all precious stones in this royal brooch...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Go...
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Diamond and Tiger Eye Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Diamond and Tiger Eye Brooch 10 Diamonds - 0.05 CT 17 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.07 CT 2 Rubies - 0.01 CT 7 Tiger Eyes - ...
Diamond, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Colored Diamond and Pink Sapphire Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Diamond and Pink Sapphire Brooch 10 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.08 CT 2 Green Garnets - 0.01 CT 23 Pink Sapphires - 0.20 CT 21 Rubies - 0.16 CT 18K Rose Go...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
James Barker Mabe Pearl Peridot Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Stunningly Beautiful & Very Rare The Brooch is by James Barker. The brooch is 18K 22K Yellow Gold There are 0.20 Carats in Diamonds F VS There is 1.00...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, 22k ...
Elizabeth Locke Mabe Pearl Sapphire Gold Brooch
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in New York, NY
A finely crafted design paired with exceptional materials is the hallmark of this brooch from Elizabeth Locke. The brooch is made of 18K yellow gold and Large Blue Mabe Pearl...
Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch with Ruby Eyes, Circa 1960, UK
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage 18 karat yellow gold brooch in the form of a poodle; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine 18k yellow gold brooch has been realistically modelled in the form of a poodle. The poodle is further embellished with inset ruby eyes and a broad collar with link chain. The poodle is secured to the reverse with a bar pin and safety catch. The hallmarks struck to the underside of the poodle's body include the 18k fineness mark (18) (.750) and the London Import Hallmarks. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This vintage poodle brooch...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Mario Buccellati Blue Lapis Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Sewickley, PA
This is a striking Mario Buccellati brooch showcases the house'd signature marriage of naturalistic design, richly textured goldwork, and bold ornamental stone. A substantial carved ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
M. Buccellati, Silver-top-Gold Diamond Pearl Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
The buccellati pearl diamond brooch evokes Renaissance naturalism, centering a luminous pearl amid intricate foliage. Leaves shimmer with rose-cut diamonds in silver top gold...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Mario Buccellati 18k Gold Butterfly Lapel Pin, Mid‑Century
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Delicate mid‑century Mario Buccellati 18k gold butterfly lapel stud pin, finely engraved with the house’s signature textured wings and graceful curled wing tips, measuring approximat...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Mario Buccellati Gold and Jadeite Flower Brooch – Engraved Floral Design
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Napoli, NA
Exquisite Gold and Jadeite Flower Brooch, dated 1970' A refined floral brooch in rich gold, featuring a luminous jadeite centerpiece. The petals are meticulously engraved, showcasing...
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Mario Buccellati Vintage 18K Two-Tone Sapphire Flower Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Delight in the exquisite craftsmanship of the Mario Buccellati Antique Sapphire Flower Brooch, a stunning representation of luxury and handcrafted artistry. This remarkable piece fea...
Blue Sapphire
Buccellati 18k Yellow Gold Rooster Bird Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
Embrace the exquisite craftsmanship of Buccellati with the 18k Yellow Gold Rooster Bird Brooch, a captivating piece that reflects the brand's dedication t...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.82 in L 2.25 in
Mario Buccellati 1970 Milan Butterfly Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Red Rubies
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Butterfly brooch designed by Mario Buccellati. A beautiful iconic piece. created in Milano Italy by the famous house of Buccellati, back in the late 1970. This rare brooch was caref...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mario Buccellati Designer Signed Diamond Gold Bow Brooch Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Stylish and finely detailed Vintage Designer Mario Buccellati Signed Diamond Brushed Gold Bow Brooch. Securely hand set with Diamonds,...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mario Buccellati Pearls Floral Design Gold Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Napoli, NA
A signature creation by the maestro Italian jewelsmith, Mario Buccellati. This flowering thistle is magnificently crafted in finely textured bi colors 18 karat gold. The special fe...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Mario Buccellati Mid-Century 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Daisy Flower Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized daisy flower with white gold petals and yellow gold center, stem, and foliage Petals feature linear Rigatto style engraving with stippled center Foliage featur...
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 2.05 in L 3.05 in
Mario Buccellati 1960 Milan Profumo Brooch in 18kt Yellow with Pearls & Sapphire
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Brooch designed by Mario Buccellati. Exceptional three dimensional piece created in Milano Italy by the iconic house of Buccellati, back in the late 1960. This flowers brooch is one...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Mario Buccellati Leaf Diamond Gold Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful Leaf motif ring from 1970' by Mario Buccellati, set with 0.60 carat of round Brilliant cut diamonds, graded G color Vvs. This brooch is desig...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold