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.
Buccellati .72 Carat Diamond Yellow White Gold Leaf Cluster Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic M Buccellati 18k yellow and white gold textured leaf cluster diamond earrings. Clip and post style. Authenticated by Buccellati. 10 round brilliant cut diamonds H-I VS-SI ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
buccellati earring
By Buccellati
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
White gold and brilliant-cut diamond earring Redon collection "Wings" formed by yellow gold honeycomb strained curls and tulle rays with white gold border and Brillants. White gold b...
White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati 18K Yellow & White Gold Diamond Rigato Satin Finish Button Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Flushing, NY
Buccellati 18K Yellow & White Gold Diamond Rigato Satin Finish Button Earrings Marked: Buccellati ITALY 750 Approximate Dimensions: 2 cm (Diameter) Approx. 0.46 carat (Diamond) 14....
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
BUCCELLATI Yellow and White Gold Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Darnestown, MD
At first glance, these earrings look as though they are yellow gold with diamonds. In fact, what appears to be diamonds is actually white gold, making these earrings perfect for day ...
18k Gold, White Gold
$15,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Cluster Diamond 3 Ct. Pierced Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and timeless cluster diamond pierced earrings crafted in 18K white gold designed to deliver refined brilliance with a balanced, classic silhouette. Each earring features a ci...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,652 / set
L 0.71 in
0.91 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Cluster Diamond Designer Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
0.91 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold features round cut diamonds set in cluster in prong settings and two in bezel settings, one set in th...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, White Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant earrings in 9 kt white gold structure studded with diamonds. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and they are in perfect conditions. Diamonds 2....
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Cluster Earrings with 7.4 Carat Mixed Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: 4.5 Carat, H Si These stunning vintage cluster earrings, crafted from 18K white gold, feature a dazzling array of diamonds. With a total carat weight of 4.5, th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Flower Cluster Two Sides Earrings in White Gold
Located in London, England
A unique pair of diamond flower cluster two-sided drop earrings set in 18k white gold.
The earrings feature groups of flower cluster motifs. The earrings are set with 196 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$41,195
H 0.4 in W 0.93 in L 2.2 in
Vintage 13.96 Carat Diamond and White Gold Drop Earrings, Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage 13.96 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold drop earrings; part of our diverse jewellery collections. These stunning, fine and impressive vintage diamond earrings have been crafted in 18k white gold with 9k white gold fittings. The circular, halo style settings are ornamented with a stunning eight-claw set feature transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond to the centre. Each feature diamond is encompassed with a circular array of twelve individually claw set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The outer circumference of each halo setting is framed with eighteen further individually set diamonds, in a combination of transitional modern brilliant round and baguette. Each earring is further embellished with three stunning articulated strand tassel linear drops, suspended from the lower border of the imposing cluster setting. The tassel design of each earring is embellished with six four-claw transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds alternating with seven collet set baguette cut diamonds, to the segmented linear arrangements. Each of the three articulated strands terminate with a stunning transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond, graduating in size and completing the design. These vintage earrings for pierced ears secure with a 9k white gold post and hinged latch fastening. These stunning diamond earrings have been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 9 and 18 karat gold. These stunning earrings are supplied with eight IDGL diamond grading report certificates for the feature stones, in addition to an IDGL diamond grading report card for the supporting stones. Such vintage drop...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Earrings Cluster Dangle Earrings Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular pair of platinum diamond earrings with a cluster design. The earrings feature sparkling diamond flower clusters at the top and bottom, connected by a delicate line of d...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Drop Earrings Old European Cushion Cut Diamonds Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An elegant pair of Art Deco platinum and diamond drop earrings. Each earring has a floral-inspired top section accented with smaller round diamonds. Below it hangs an open tear-drop...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Floral Stud Earrings 14k Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of diamond floral stud earrings made of 14k gold. Each earring showcases a central round brilliant cut diamond surrounded with a halo of petal-shaped elements. Each petal is ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
De Grisogono Earrings 18k White Gold Black Diamond Hoop Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A dazzling pair of De Grisogono earrings, crafted in 18k white gold, featuring black and white diamonds. The earrings showcase the brand's unmistakable approach to luxury jewelry. T...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning ear-clips made of platinum and set with approximately 3.32 carats of Old European, single and step cut diamonds (I-J color, VS clarity). Measurements: 1 1/8" x 3/4". Weight...
White Diamond, Platinum
Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Chandelier Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing rose cut diamond chandelier earrings - sparkling, yet understated as rose cut diamonds have a special subtle bling. Beautiful design - the earrings are created in the shape o...
Diamond, Platinum
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.
