By Mario Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare Mario Buccellati gold coin bracelet, featuring carved jade.
This sculptured bangle bracelet carries four antique coins. All the coins are bezel set and mounted into beautiful, pierced frames. Two gold framed carved jade elements have gorgeous floral design.
The bracelet’s gold texture has an effect of a fabric which is a unique gold finish of the maker.
This fabulous bangle bracelet was created by Mario Buccellati in Italy in the 1960s. It is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features two oval carved jade medallions and four antique gold coins:
1) An Austrian 8 Florins / 20 Francs coin, depicting a head of emperor Franz Joseph I (c.1892)
2) A Swiss gold 20 Francs coin with an allegorical female figure as the national symbol of Switzerland (c.1935)
3) A gold French coin of 20 Francs, with a Napoleon III facing right portrait (c.1868)
4) An Italian 20 Lire gold coin, depicting a head of emperor Vittorio Emanuele II (c.1862).
The vintage bracelet measures 6 1/2" x 1 1/8” (16.5 x 2.8 cm) and fits up to 6 1/4" (15.5 cm) wrist.
The vintage Buccellati bangle weighs 92.0 grams.
This vintage bangle is stamped with Mario Buccellati maker's mark, hallmark for 18 karat gold.
About Buccellati Brand:
Mario Buccellati (1891-1965) established the first brand’s store in Milan in 1919. The jeweler was titled “the Prince of Goldsmiths” by poet Gabriele D’Annunzio due to his extraordinary ability to turn gold and silver into luxury art objects. This ability through the years has been the core of Buccellati’s style. In 1966, Gianmaria Buccellati (1929-2015) with his brother, Luca, took over the family business after their father's death. Today the House is led by third and fourth generation Buccellati, Honorary President and Creative Director Andrea Buccellati and his daughter, Lucrezia Buccellati Wildenstein.
Buccellati design is highly recognizable due to multiple engraving and piercing techniques applied to the pieces. Texture of gold resembling the look of Venetian lace, linen and tulle created by handmade Italian techniques inherited through generations.
The world of flora and fauna is a big source of inspiration for creating famous Buccellati brooches. Weightless Bucellati butterfly brooch, intricate flowers, or powerful birds — all those pieces are highly sought-after because of their creativity and impeccable quality.
All the materials being used by the brand meet the quality standards of high-end jewelry making.
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Category
1960s Italian Vintage 24k Gold Bangles
MaterialsJade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold