White Gold Clip-on Earrings

A pair of vintage Mario Buccellati diamond earrings, made in 18k white and yellow gold. These airy earrings are crafted from twisted gold wire that are part of an openwork design. The wire is crisscrossed inside an oval gold shape to create a rhombus pattern. Each rhombus has a white gold element to stage a diamond. These vintage diamond earrings are designed in a classic Buccellati’s style: lacy, delicate, and sophisticated. They are big and sparkly yet are not loud. It’s a perfectly balanced example of exquisite Buccellati workmanship. The vintage earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold and white gold and encrusted with round brilliant cut diamonds (G-H color, VS clarity, approximately 2.30 carats total weight). The earrings measure 1" x 7/8" (2.7 x 2.2 cm) and weigh 12.8 grams. They are stamped with Mario Buccellati maker's mark, Italian hallmark, hallmark for 18 karat gold, country of manufacture. About Buccellati Brand: Mario Buccellati (1891-1965) established the first brand’s store in Milan in 1919. Poet Gabriele D’Annunzio titled Buccellati “the Prince of Goldsmiths” because of jeweler’s extraordinary talent of turning gold and silver into luxury art objects. Through the years this talent has been the core of the 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 recreating 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 Buccellati butterfly brooch...

Stunning and substantial estate Mario Buccellati cabochon opal diamond 18K yellow and patinated white gold earrings 20th Century Original Buccellati octagonal burgundy leather velvet lined box The large central 11mm by 9.5mm oval cabochon opals displaying a striking array of colors ranging from turquoise green, violet blue, pink and gold. The gems are set in finely detailed Rose Cut diamond and two color gold settings in the Lace technique, one of the signature Buccellati techniques inspired by Venetian embroideries...

Maker: Mario Buccellati Period: Mid 20th Century Metal: 18K White Gold Pearls: Two (2) 14 mm cultured pearls Weight: 12.8 Grams