In 1919, Mario Buccellati (1891–1965) launched his eponymous jewelry house 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 pieces were exquisite, yet the gemstones themselves were never too flashy, elevated instead by the designs’ intricate metalsmithing.
A love of tradition set Mario and his fine jewelry house apart in the competitive Italian market and remains a point of pride for the family, which 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 Buccellati jewelry, including earrings, necklaces, rings and other accessories.
NANIS Trasformista bracelet 18k yellow gold with diamonds, Italy
By Nanis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The enchanting Nanis TRANSFORMISTA - or TRASFORMISTA in Italian - bracelet is so mesmerizing! This Award-winning 18 karat yellow-gold Transformista bracelet from the Italian jewe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Pizzo Venezia Ring, 0.78ct Diamond, 18k Gold, Italy
By Buccellati
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Once upon a time, there were skilled and careful hands creating rings like laces, decorated with engravings and precious stones. And there still are. The Pizzo Venezia ring by Buccel...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Nanis 18kt Yellow Gold and Diamond Ivy Bracelet, Modern Italian Design
By Nanis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Nanis 18kt gold boules Ivy bracelet with diamond clasp With its refined simplicity, this bracelet is one of Nanis’ iconic creations. The true stars of this design are the meticulously hand-engraved 18kt gold boules, crafted for hours to achieve an unmatched texture that feels as soft and delicate as silk. Each boule captures the essence of Nanis’ dedication to artistry and detail, transforming the gold into wearable art. The bracelet’s elegant double-side diamond clasp adds an extra layer of sophistication. You can connect it to any boule or even pair it with the Nanis Ivy necklace...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Quatre White Edition Bangle Bracelet
By Boucheron
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Make a style statement with the Quatre White Edition bracelet on your wrist. Here the Clou de Paris in white Hycream luminates and contrast with the Grosgrain in yellow gold and the...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Nanis Libera chain bracelet with diamonds
By Nanis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Crafted from 18kt gold and hand-engraved by our skilled artisans, this bracelet captures the essence of Nanis’ chain concept with bold elegance—free and open to endless interpretatio...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet Bamboo with 5.3 Brown Natural Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This attractive brown diamond bamboo bangle in 18kt yellow gold convinces especially women who prefer sporty elegance and wearable jewelry for all occasions. A total of 5.3 carat di...
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati 18K Yellow and White Gold Macri Capri Sapphire Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously handcrafted in 18K yellow and white gold, the bangle features Buccellati's iconic hand-engraved Rigato finish, creating a soft, fabric-like texture that beautifully capt...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mario Buccellati Two Tone 18 Karat Gold Bracelet
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
We are very excited to present this wonderful handcrafted bracelet by Mario Buccellati. The two tone bracelet consists of woven gold ovals of alternating 18 karat yellow and 18 karat white gold that has been woven or braided. The interlocked links have then been very finely brushed to give a softer matte finish which could be described as a Florentine finish. The bracelet features a tongue and box clasp and two figure of eight safety catches which are all incorporated into an integrated link clasp. The clasp and safety catches are working well and are secure, ensuring the piece stays on tightly with three points of attachment. Whilst this bracelet is on the smaller side in terms of its circumference it certainly makes up for that in its quality craftsmanship by arguably Italy's most highly regarded goldsmith, Mario Buccellati. Whilst it is hard to give a precise date for its manufacture it is likely to date to the late 20th Century. An exceptional piece of Italian gold jewellery...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Buccellati 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1970
By Buccellati
Located in London, GB
A vintage Buccellati 18 karat yellow gold bracelet, circa 1970. A finely crafted 18 karat yellow gold bracelet comprised of 3 rows of flat chevron links and finished with a conceale...
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Buccellati 18k Rigato Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage Buccellati bangle bracelet embodies the house’s signature artistry and timeless sophistication. Handcrafted in 18k yellow gold, the bracelet features a rigato fi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
14 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant diamond bracelet showcases approximately 14 carats of natural earth-mined diamonds, expertly arranged in an alternating design of pavé-set round brilliant diamonds and c...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
23 Carat Diamond Multi-Row 18k Yellow Gold Statement Bracelet
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent 23 carat diamond multi-row statement bracelet is an exquisite example of high-end jewelry craftsmanship. Meticulously fashioned in op...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Benchmark of Palm Beach weighs in on the "Prince of Goldsmiths."
A deluxe new book explores the celebrated fifth-generation Italian jeweler’s heritage and inimitable style.
