In recent years, Buccellati has been gaining incredible momentum in the jewelry world.
Its unique, lavish style, stunningly beautiful aesthetic when worn, and visibly exquisite craftsmanship…
All these factors make Buccellati stand out distinctively in the entire jewelry industry!
To be honest, when you see a woman wearing Buccellati, you immediately know she’s “in the know.”
At least in the jewelry realm, she’s definitely not a novice player!
I personally adore Buccellati, so I often recommend it to everyone.
Every time I do, many of you comment saying that while Buccellati jewelry is beautiful, it’s hard to get! If you want to buy a piece, you usually have to wait about six months at the boutique!
This isn’t some kind of artificial scarcity marketing strategy. It’s because each piece is handcrafted by artisans, so the production time is relatively long!
In fact, when the brand was first established, Buccellati’s founder, Mario Buccellati, earned the nickname “Prince of Goldsmiths” due to his exquisite gold carving skills!
That’s why this century-old brand continues to insist on pure handcrafted gold carving even in today’s era of advanced technology.
This pursuit of ultimate craftsmanship is nothing short of the soul of the brand.
With the support of generations of superb skills, countless beautiful works have naturally been born.
I’ve introduced Buccellati so many times before that I believe you’re all very familiar with its several classic collections!
So today! Let’s talk about something different!
The other day, I looked at Buccellati’s new styles. My goodness! Each one is more spectacular than the last!
Today, let’s take a good look at what’s worth buying!
Opera Galileo
Let’s start with Opera Galileo.
This necklace is truly gorgeous! It’s a relatively large piece.
It takes the classic Opera floral pattern that everyone loves and splits it from the inside out into four layers, looking like four flowers nested together!
Moreover, each layer of flowers has a different color, giving it a mysterious, dreamy beauty.
The interweaving design of gold and white gold layers is also one of Buccellati’s signature techniques!
The combination of luxurious gold and cool silver, the clash of warm and cool colors, gives the necklace a unique style that’s both vintage and modern, in addition to its mysterious allure.
It can be very glamorous or very cool. No matter what style you pair it with, it’s super eye-catching!
However, because the pendant is quite large, some women might worry that this combination of gold carving, diamond setting, and large size might be too extravagant for daily wear.
Actually, there’s no need to worry at all! The openwork design of the flowers gives the necklace a light, bouncy, breathing quality.
The most exciting part is that these four layers of petals can freely rotate around the central axis of the necklace!
The inspiration for the necklace comes from the mysterious celestial movements in the universe, so the petal design specifically references planetary orbits. 🪐
With a gentle push of the petals, the flat flower instantly transforms into a 3D shape, making the necklace resemble planets in the universe, full of romantic and dreamy artistic flair.
The design of petals rotating concentrically around the central axis is also like a kind of resonance and tacit understanding.
Therefore, it’s also very suitable for couples or lovers to buy as an expression of love! ❤️
Opera Tulle Premium
Another new style worth noting is the Opera Tulle Premium series!
This newly launched collection has already gained popularity on Xiaohongshu.
The new design continues the classic Opera floral pattern but removes the central gemstone backing.
This makes the tulle part hollow, allowing people to see the details of the tulle craftsmanship more directly.
Additionally, four fan-shaped diamond-set designs have been added to the spaces around the petals.
When worn, it’s brilliantly dazzling and has a strong presence!
The size of this pendant is also quite substantial, with a large number of diamonds set in the center and edges of the flower, looking incredibly luxurious.
However, the actual price isn’t as extravagant as one might imagine!
No wonder people online are calling it “the most worthwhile fully diamond-set jewelry to own”!
Macri
When talking about Buccellati, we must mention the Macri series, which embodies the soul and character of Buccellati the most.
The dense, fine engravings on the metal surface give it a silk-like soft and bright luster.
It’s a bold design with both gold and diamonds, yet it has an understated, profound character.
When worn, it exudes nobility without appearing ostentatious or exaggerated, showcasing the wearer’s taste.
No wonder so many women are willing to wait in line for the Macri series, even though it’s expensive and hard to get!
However, when mentioning the Macri series, people might first think of bracelets. Actually, the Macri series watches are also incredibly beautiful!
Their design combines the luxurious nobility of Macri with the simplicity and elegance of watches, striking a perfect balance between decorative and practical aspects.
The watch strap is engraved with parallel lines created using the Rigato technique.
The strap is also studded with diamonds, like scattered star fragments, reflecting brilliant light. ✨
Even when paired with simple everyday outfits, wearing this watch can radiate elegance and presence!
It’s worth mentioning that this watch not only inherits the luxury and nobility of the Macri series jewelry, but its details are also noteworthy.
For instance, the non-diamond-set dial versions feature intricate engraved patterns on the dial edge, created using the textile engraving technique.
I love these flashes of inspiration! Sometimes they become the finishing touch of the overall design!
The floral or totem-like patterns surrounding the clean, elegant central dial create a perfect harmony with the brilliant gold strap through their undulating shadows.
As the watch ticks around, a sense of sophistication that comes from the passage of time naturally emerges!
The collision between the ornate strap and the simple dial also gives this watch a relaxed urban vibe.
When worn, it’s not just a classically beautiful Macri piece, but also combines the practicality of a watch with a cutting-edge, fashionable vibe.
For girls who don’t want to match others or wait in line, this watch might become your new choice!
After sharing so much, I believe you all can be considered “old friends” with Buccellati now.
You all know that not only is the jewelry exquisite, but the history and craftsmanship behind Buccellati are also extraordinary!
Recently, Buccellati held the “Tribute to the Prince of Goldsmiths: Reviving Classic Masterpieces” timeless fashion exhibition in Venice. I was invited to attend and explore it.
The exhibition gathered representative works from various periods of Buccellati and rare pieces collected by jewelry collectors worldwide, which are usually impossible to see!
Usually, you only hear me talking about how to buy, but this time, I’d like to take the opportunity to tell you about Buccellati’s classic masterpieces throughout history.
As jewelry lovers, it’s worth learning about. Not only will it increase your understanding of the brand, but it will also be an interesting topic when chatting with friends or shopping.
First, I want to tell you about butterflies.
Even I only learned at this exhibition that butterflies are one of Buccellati’s sources of inspiration! 🦋
As soon as I entered the exhibition hall, I saw a “Buccellati Venice Butterfly” specially designed by Mr. Andrea Buccellati, the current creative director of Buccellati.
Using two pear-shaped diamonds as the body, with intricate gold carvings and diamonds all over the butterfly wings, it’s incredibly elaborate and luxurious.
As an important source of inspiration, Buccellati’s designers over the past century have reinterpreted butterflies in their own ways.
So you can see that the gemstones and techniques applied to butterflies differ in each era.
It’s as if you can read Buccellati’s development history through these beautiful butterflies!
Not only were there beautiful butterflies, but when I entered the “Miracle of Craftsmanship” exhibition hall, I was completely surprised! Because in this hall, there was a wall full of Buccellati bags!
You have no idea how excited I was, as Mr. Bag, to see these evening bags!
I’m so glad I came to this exhibition, it feels like a dream collaboration with Buccellati!
Actually, this hall displays precious silver items made by Buccellati over the years, especially various ingeniously crafted evening bags, cosmetic cases, and cigarette cases.
They truly deserve to be called masterpieces combining extraordinary craftsmanship, exquisite skills, and enduring patience!
One that left a deep impression on me was this jewelry box created in 1964.
Not only does it use Buccellati’s signature technique of engraving fine textures on silver, but it’s also set with blue and pink sapphires, looking like a beautiful gemstone galaxy.
At that moment, I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of grand lady would use such a show-stopping evening bag!
Next, I’d like to take you into my favorite exhibition hall of the entire show!
Its theme is called “Natural Wonders,” and it primarily displays silver items, but the protagonists of these works are various small creatures from nature.
Not only are there common images like leaves, flower buds, and fruits, but there are also unique marine creatures like lobsters and crabs that you rarely see elsewhere!
Actually, when other jewelry brands launch jewelry or vessels featuring natural creatures, most of them tend to go for an impressionistic or cute style.
However, Buccellati’s works are extremely realistic! The silver craftsmanship presented in this hall is also known as Buccellati’s “fine art.”
It not only combines various techniques like relief and chasing on silver, but also considers the combination of silver with other materials, perfecting every detail.
You might not fully grasp this concept, so let me show you my favorite piece – this adorable little duck.
It’s the first time I’ve seen a work that can render animal fur so well in metal!
The duck’s feathers are made of individual silver threads!
It’s not simply engraved on silver; instead, craftsmen use exquisite handcrafting skills to pull out the duck’s delicate feathers with silver threads.
Countless silver threads are combined to create this lifelike, intricate posture. The fluffy texture of the actual piece makes me want to reach out and touch it.
In the last exhibition hall, the “Collection Gallery,” various iconic masterpieces of Buccellati are displayed, allowing visitors to admire a range of rare jewelry pieces at once.
The four central pillars in the hall showcase tulle, lace, engraving, and chain work – four unique techniques in Buccellati’s history.
Many of these proprietary techniques have been passed down since Mr. Mario Buccellati founded the brand!
I believe that Buccellati’s exceptional craftsmanship is closely related to the brand’s commitment to family management over the years.
Generation after generation, family members inherit Buccellati’s most precious techniques, carefully preserving Buccellati’s designs and essence.
That’s why Buccellati’s excellent craftsmanship has been passed down through generations, and its distinctive style and soul have never changed!
Just look at this necklace; I believe you can feel its magnificence and intricacy just from the photo!
The central pendant and the surroundings of the necklace use Buccellati’s signature honeycomb and radial tulle techniques respectively.
The combination of these two techniques makes the gold lines appear to flow, creating a captivating noble look.
No wonder people say that Buccellati doesn’t need to rely on gemstones; just looking at how they treat metal is already stunning enough!
The shape of the main diamond set in the center of this necklace is also very special, looking just like Buccellati’s Opera flower!
It’s called the Buccellati cut, an exclusive diamond cutting method that Buccellati specially cooperated with GIA to create in honor of the brand’s 100th anniversary.
With the addition of diamonds, this necklace can be considered an artwork created by both complex techniques and precious gemstones!
The exhibition site also features various Macri bracelets!
From intricate designs full of classical charm to modern designs more suitable for contemporary women’s daily wear, they have it all.
I must say, Buccellati is truly adept at continuously innovating based on classics.
Just with the Macri design, Buccellati can create pieces suitable for different eras and occasions. Yet each piece inherits the authentic classical beauty of the Macri series.
The soul remains unchanged, but each piece sparkles with new creativity! ✨
Alright! Today I’ve given you a thorough introduction to both Buccellati’s new products and their grand exhibition!
Which new Buccellati piece do you like the most?
Have you purchased any Buccellati pieces before? Feel free to share in the comments section!
Buccellati’s Skyrocketing Popularity: New Collections That Will Make Your Jaw Drop!
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