18K gold (yellow, rose and white) were used to create the marvelous relief foliage and fruit motif making this wide band so beautiful.
The sculpted foundation of leaves is a casting. Each leaf of the open work is engraved by hand, while its surface is textured. Berries of white gold, in groups of three, are created and applied by hand, as are the rose gold stems of the leaves leading from them.
White gold berries, one between each leaf, elegantly complete the perfectly detailed foliate edge of his romantic, medieval theme, dating to the Verona of Romeo and Juliet!
Description | 18K gold (yellow, rose and white) were used to create the marvelous relief foliage and fruit motif making this wide band so beautiful. The sculpted foundation of leaves is a casting. Each leaf of the open work is engraved by hand, while its surface is textured. Berries of white gold, in groups of three, are created and applied by hand, as are the rose gold stems of the leaves leading from them. White gold berries, one between each leaf, elegantly complete the perfectly detailed foliate edge of his romantic, medieval theme, dating to the Verona of Romeo and Juliet! |
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About the Artist | (1891-1965) Mario Buccellati was an Italian goldsmith who opened his first shop in Italy in 1919. Buccellati's first USA place of business commenced in 1954. Upon Mario's death, Mr. Buccellati's four of five sons chose to run the enterprise, while one son developed a new entity in 1971 Gianmaria Buccellati. |
Culture | European |
Medium | 18K gold (yellow, rose and white) |
Size | Ring size 5, Band width is 1/2" + 12 mm |
Signed | "M. Buccellati" inside shank (see last photo) |
Date of creation | Late 20th century |
Condition | Perfect |
Provenance | LF |