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.
14K Yellow Gold and Pearl Station Necklace #23997
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold and Pearl Station Necklace- This delicate station necklace features 11 round white pearls (6 mm each) evenly spaced on a fine 14K yellow gold chain, giving an effort...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Station Necklace #17923
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Station Necklace This lovely necklace features round white pearls (6 mm each) set on a beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold link chain. Matching brac...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Necklace- This lovely necklace features nine white pearls (7 mm each) on an elegant 14K yellow gold necklace. Size: 19 1/4 inches Weight: 5.0 dwt...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Floating Pearl Chain Necklace #19335
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Floating Pearl Chain Necklace This stunning necklace was meticulously crafted from 14K yellow gold and is decorated with 23 stunning white pearls! Chain length...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Necklace- This elegant necklace features 26 round white pearls (5 mm each) set on 14K yellow gold. Size: 17.5 inches Weight: 4.1 dwt. / 6.5 gr. S...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina J. Pearl Necklace With 14 k Yellow Gold-plating Ball Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pearl Strung Necklace by Marina J. This piece is made with all Cultured Pearls strung together with industrial strength thread that will hold up for generations. Measuring 15.5 inch...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
11.21 Carats Total Round Cut Diamond & South Sea Pearl Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful fashion necklace, featuring 6-9 mm yellow South Sea pearls with diamond encrusted caps on each side weighing 11.21 carats total. Pearls are set in a diamond by the yard s...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel Set Round Diamond Wheat Chain Station Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This timeless necklace showcases a delicate line of bezel-set round brilliant cut diamonds, each carefully placed along a refined 18 karat yellow gold wheat chain. The design embodie...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18k Gold Open Cable Oval Link Pearl Station Adjustable Necklace Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (7) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Egg & Round Bead Shape - White Pearls w/ Pink Overtone - 7mm & 11.5-12.5mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold - Italian Weight: 38...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Akoya Pearl Necklace 14 Karat Gold Women Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Necklace 8.5-8 mm 14k Gold 39.25" Women Certified $2,200 721481 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry! Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Akoya pearl necklace has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological Appraisal Laboratory Gemological Appraisal Laboratory of America is a proud member of: - GIA Alumni Association - National Association of Jewelry Appraisers - International Consortium Gem-Testing Laboratories - Gemological Association of Great Britain TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS ALL CERTIFICATIONS ARE DONE ACCORDING TO GIA STANDARDS PLEASE SEE ATTACHED CERTIFICATE AND APPRAISAL FOR DETAILS FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING DETAILS Stone: Fine Quality Japanese Akoya Pearl Pearl Shape: Round Pearl Color: White Overtone: Rose Luster: Exceptional Surface: Very Lightly Blemished Quality: AAA No. of Pearls: 7 Pearl Measurements: 8.0 - 8.5 mm Length: 39.25 Inches Weight: 10.057 Grams Stamped: SFG 14K Metal: 14k Yellow Gold This magnificent Akoya pearl gold necklace...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 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.
