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Buccellati Blossoms Wide Dark Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati Blossoms Wide & Dark Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet. Blossom flowers design made out of
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Buccellati Vintage Woven 18K Gold Textured Link Choker Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant Vintage Buccellati Gold Necklace is designed as a circular open disk collar necklace
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1980s Italian Artisan Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Buccellati Macri Eternelle 18K Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Buccellati’s Macri Eternelle ring is renowned for its elegance and artistry. Crafted in 18K pink
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1980s Italian Retro Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Buccellati Vintage Authentic 18k Yellow Gold Clasp Ring
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
NYCID#58640 This exquisite 18k yellow gold ring by Buccellati (Marked on the Ring) features a
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20th Century Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Platinum and Diamond Ring by Buccellati
By Buccellati
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning example of Buccelatti's distinctive designs, this mid 20th century dome ring contains an approximately 1.70 ct center round brilliant diamond accented by approximately 2 c...
Category

20th Century Italian Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Buccellati 18K Gold Yellow Braided Drop Knob Dangle Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting an exquisite pair of vintage Buccellati earrings crafted from the finest 18K yellow gold
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1970s Italian Retro Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Buccellati Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Open Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite vintage Buccellati cuff bracelet is a stunning showcase of the brand’s renowned
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1960s Italian Retro Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Buccellati Hawaii 18K YG Gold Circle Link Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati Hawaii 18K interlocking textured gold rings of graduated size link necklace weight 108.9
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20th Century Italian Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Braided 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Masterfully handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold by the renown Italian jeweler Buccellati. The
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1990s Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Mario Leaf Sterling Silver Leaf Cuff Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati Mario Leaf Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet, Italian Medlar leaf design made out of
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Estate 18K Yellow Gold BUCCELLATI Weave Bracelet - VHK#244b
By Buccellati
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K Yellow Gold BUCCELLATI Weave Bracelet - VHK#244b Item Details: Year: 1950s Metal Type
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1950s Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati 18K Yellow White Gold Rombi Diamonds Eternelle Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Flushing, NY
Buccellati 18K Yellow & White Gold Rombi Diamonds Eternelle Ring Marked: Buccellati ITALY
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20th Century Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Macri Diamond Ring by Gianmaria Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Sz 4.5
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Fairfield, CT
Buccellati Macri Diamond Ring by Gianmaria Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Sz 4.5 This Gianmaria
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1970s Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Gemini Malachite Medallion Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Gemini Malachite Medallion Pendant. Large 18k gold and malachite Gemini
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20th Century Modern Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Diamond Sapphire Ruby 18K Gold Floral Eternity Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Buccellati Italian 18K Yellow and White Gold Floral Sapphire and Ruby Statement Ring This
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1980s Italian Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mario Buccellati Diamond Rigato Bracelet
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Created in the mid-to-late 20th century, this Mario Buccellati hinged cuff bracelet with "Rigato
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Mid-20th Century Italian Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gianmaria Buccellati, 18K Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gianmaria Buccellati, 18K yellow gold ring. Ring is set with five (5) round brilliant cut diamonds
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20th Century Retro Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mario Buccellati Honeycomb Hexagon Yellow Gold Wide Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Wide Honeycomb Hexagon Bracelet by Mario Buccellati. This vintage Mario
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20th Century Italian Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks and 3 Studs Set
By Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
Fine set of cufflinks and studs in diamonds and 18K yellow gold by Buccellati. The cufflinks
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Mid-20th Century Italian Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Buccellati 6.85ct Diamond 18K Gold Statement Dome Engagement Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional creation from the legendary Italian house Buccellati, this dome ring showcases the
Category

1990s Italian Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Buccellati Sterling Silver Extra Large Gardenia Cuff Bangle
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Designed as bloomed flower with gold vermeil. - Signed Buccellati with serial number - Italy
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20th Century Italian Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Buccellati 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Necklace Circa 1960
By Buccellati
Located in London, GB
safety clasp to one side The house of Buccellati is famous for its textural gold jewellery and this
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1960s Italian Retro Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Étoilée Eternelle Diamond 18K Gold Wide Eternity Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
The Étoilée Eternelle ring by Buccellati is in rich 18K yellow and white gold, hand-engraved
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1980s Italian Modern Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Buccellati Knot Rope Coil Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
detail. These earrings embody the timeless appeal of Buccellati, blending traditional jewelry
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1990s Italian Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Buccellati Mid-Century Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Silver Vintage Foliate Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized silver-topped yellow gold branch stemming with buds and foliates Buds are comprised of prong set "Mogul" style carved ruby cabochons Weighing approximately 9.7...
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1950s Modern Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Buccellati Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Rigato Cuff Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage Buccellati Emerald and Diamond Cuff Bracelet is a stunning piece crafted in 18K gold
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1960s Italian Retro Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Buccellati 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1970
By Buccellati
Located in London, GB
. The house of Buccellati is famous for its textural gold jewellery and this bracelet is no exception
Category

1970s Italian Retro Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Buccellati Vintage Tanzanite Diamond 18K Gold Clip-On Drop Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Buccellati Vintage Tanzanite and Diamond Earrings Handcrafted By Master Jewelers in Italy, these
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1990s Italian Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Buccellati Hawaii 18K Tri Color Gold Circle drop earrings
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati Hawaii 18K Tri Color Gold Circle Drop Earrings 28.1g Large size Marked : BUCCELLATI 18KT
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20th Century Italian Modern Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mario Buccellati Hand-Etched 18K Yellow Gold Open Cuff Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Buccellati - vintage Sporty wide open cuff bracelet in rich 18K yellow gold with the house's
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1950s Italian Retro Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Buccellati 1960 s 18K Two-Tone Yellow White Gold Vintage Segrinato Leaf Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
18 karat gold Numbered and fully signed for Buccellati Circa: 1960s Measures: 2 3/16 x 2 3/16 inches
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1960s Modern Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Large Enamel Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
The Buccellati bee brooch is an exquisite example of the brand's signature craftsmanship and
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1990s Italian Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mario Buccellati Ruby Gold Large Leaf Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k yellow gold leaf brooch by Mario Buccellati, with seven ruby cabochons. Brooch measures 3
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20th Century Italian Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Buccellati Vintage Cabochon Blue Sapphire 18K Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
This extraordinary well detailed Vintage Buccellati Sapphire Cuff Bracelet. Inspired by the power
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1970s European Art Nouveau Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Buccellati Vintage 18K Solid Gold Satin Beaded Ball Link Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite timeless vintage Buccellati Italian 18K solid gold beaded link necklace from the
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1960s Italian Retro Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Buccellati 18 Karat Yellow Gold Satin Finish Domed Vintage Clip Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in London, GB
33mm The house of Buccellati is famous for its textural gold jewellery and these earrings are no
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1960s Italian Retro Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Buccellati Vintage 18k Gold Necklace Earrings Set Diamond Tourmaline
By Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite set consisting of a necklace and a pair of earrings created by Buccellati in the 1960's
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1960s Italian Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Buccellati Carved Citrine Diamond Leaf Drop Earrings 18 KT
By Buccellati
Located in Napoli, IT
Charming pair of long drop earrings, Signed Buccellati,1980 circa Each in foliate design made of
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1980s Italian Contemporary Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Buccellati Diamond 18K Gold Convertible Necklace and Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
this versatile jewelry piece from the renowned Italian Maison, Buccellati. Crafted in 18K gold, this
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1960s Italian Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Buccellati Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Open Cuff Wide Bangle Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite vintage Buccellati cuff bracelet is crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, showcasing
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1980s Italian Retro Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Buccellati 1960 s Emerald Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Flower Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed form comprised of clustered yellow gold flowers with engraved texture Each centering a round emerald cabochon - weighing approximately 3.84 carats total Transpare...
Category

1960s Modern Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Vintage Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Gold Étoilée Collar Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fully signed for Buccellati, Italy Circa: 1990s; from the Étoilée Collection Station Measure: 1 1/8 x 2
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1990s Modern Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati 1960 s 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Silver Vintage Scottish Thistle Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tested as sterling silver Fully signed for Mario Buccellati Circa: 1960s Measures: 2 1/8 x 1 inches Total
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1960s Modern Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Mario Buccellati Diamond Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin A Rare and Collectible Masterpiece Presenting
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1950s Italian Retro Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Mario Buccellati 18K Ruby Diamond Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Queens, NY
Mario Buccellati 18K Yellow & White Gold Ruby Diamond Ring, adorned with one centered bezel set
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20th Century Italian Modern Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati 18K Gold and Diamond Star Plaque Bangle Bracelet, circa 1960s
By Buccellati
Located in Chicago, IL
Mario Buccellati 18K Gold and Diamond Star Plaque Bangle Bracelet, circa 1960s A magnificent Mario
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1960s Italian Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati 18K White gold Diamond 3 Blossom Ring
By Buccellati
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Buccellati ring is unique and completely special. I have searched and can only find this ring
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1990s Italian Artisan Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

AGL Certified Buccellati 3.89 Carat Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Buccellati
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, Buccellati has stood at the pinnacle of fine jewelry, drawing profound inspiration from the Renaissance
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1990s Italian Modern Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Buccellati Sterling Silver Dominoes Set
By Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
Elevate game night with this exquisite vintage Buccellati sterling silver dominoes set. Crafted
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20th Century Italian Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mario Buccellati 18KT Yellow and White Gold Diamond Openwork Bangle
By Buccellati
Located in Chicago, IL
18KT Yellow and White Gold Diamond Openwork Bangle – Italian Vintage This exquisite 18KT yellow and white gold bangle is a true testament to fine Italian craftsmanship. Its intricat...
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Vintage Exceptional Mario Buccellati Necklace
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional Mario Buccellati Necklace This magnificent necklace showcases a unique-cut 9.00 carat
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1950s Italian Art Deco Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Vintage Buccellati 18 Karat Yellow Gold Satin Finish Extra Long Chain Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in London, GB
jewellery and this necklace is no exception. This piece is signed M.Buccellati for Mario Buccellati the
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1960s Italian Retro Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Black South Sea Cultured Pearl White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Buccellati black south sea cultured pearl pendant in 18k white gold. Excellent lustre and
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Mid-20th Century Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

BUCCELLATI Milano Large Dangle Drop Earrings Two Tones Woven 18Kt Gold
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
, created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Buccellati. These earrings were carefully crafted in solid
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1980s Italian Modernist Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

BUCCELLATI Etched Squared Cocktail Ring In 18Kt White Gold With Diamonds
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry house of Buccellati. This squared cocktail ring was carefully crafted in solid white gold of 18
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1980s Italian Baroque Revival Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Buccellati Macri Classica 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Drop Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in London, GB
fittings for security and comfort. The house of Buccellati is famous for its textural gold jewellery and
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1990s Italian Retro Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Buccellati Vintage 18K Gold Emerald Diamond Statement Clip-On Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent pair of Buccellati vintage earrings crafted in 18K yellow and white gold, showcasing
Category

1980s Italian Buccellati Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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Buccellati Vintage Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of buccellati vintage jewelry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect item from our selection of buccellati vintage jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of buccellati vintage jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but Buccellati, Mario Buccellati and Gianmaria Buccellati each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at an object in our assortment of buccellati vintage jewelry featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and oval cut versions for sale. Most of our buccellati vintage jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 48 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Buccellati Vintage Jewelry?

On average, a piece of buccellati vintage jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $8,850, while they’re typically $425 on the low end and $78,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.