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The brooch represents a panda bear, and uses an important baroque pearl from the South Seas to form its body. Paws and head are in engraved white gold, embellished with diamonds. Two fancy yellow diamonds have been used for the eyes, enhanced by a black, zigrinato engraved, rhodium plated contour. The Panda is shown eating bamboo shoots made in engraved yellow gold.  This creation, along with the Spider in its web and the Snail, are part of a one-of-a-kind collection of important brooches, representing various animals and insects crafted around strangely shaped, baroque pearls of exceptional size. It was precisely their bizarre size and shape that would sometimes suggest the subject to Gianmaria Buccellati. In many instances they gave rise to authentic miniature sculptures, whose appearance recalls those strange creatures with bodies made around baroque pearls belonging to the Collection—well-known to Gianmaria—of Anna Maria Luisa de’ Medici, now in the Tesoro dei Granduchi.  EndFragment

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Gianmaria Buccellati – 2005 Spilla Panda Brooch yellow and white gold with baroque pearl and diamonds

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Mario Buccellati – 1929 Tiara gold, platinum plated silver and diamonds

TIARA 

This magnificent tiara, with a mixtilinear profile, is made of platinized silver lined in yellow gold. The main body of the piece is in tulle or honeycomb workmanship and serves as the base for an elegant floral and foliate decoration, brightened by diamonds and rose-cut diamonds. The item was created by Mario Buccellati for an Italian aristocrat and was bought by Gianmaria Buccellati at a major jewelry auction in 1998. While the design is reminiscent of styles that were in vogue in Europe at the end of the 19th century, it is also innovative in its use of the tulle workmanship, which conveys an impression of weightlessness to the tiara. EndFragment

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Gianmaria Buccellati – 1970 Medici Box yellow, red and white gold, steel and diamonds

The sides, lid and base of this decagonal box are formed of rectangular and trapezoidal panels in blackened steel, each edged with a yellow gold, leaves modeled frame. Each one of the panels is adorned with an elegant motif of acanthus volutes, leaves and flowers, pierced from single gold plates that seem suspended over the blackened background. Five diamonds set within red gold bezels, beautify the flowers on each single panel. The lid of the box displays a rather complicate design of plant racemes and flowers with centering diamonds, culminating with a white gold rosette dome shaped decoration, again embellished with diamonds. The same decoration, though without diamonds, graces the base of the box. The inside is lined in polished gold. The extraordinary object is the first artwork designed by Gianmaria Buccellati for his own collection of Precious Objects. After he visited the Treasury of the Grand Dukes (formerly Museo degli Argenti) at Pitti Palace in 1968, he began to think about conceiving and creating a jewel that would pay homage to the splendour of the treasures of the Medici’s family displayed there. Little by little, the idea became the exquisite box whose decagonal, austere structure goes back to the precise rules of the Florentine Renaissance architecture. The elegant ornamental design of the panels of the Medici Box, with their striking chromatic effects based upon the contrast of the gold and the blackened steel, however, has been probably inspired by the polychrome marble tarsias found on panels, ambos or pulpits of Florentine Renaissance architecture. EndFragment

„GRAN DAMA“  BROOCH

This masterwork represents a female figure in a comfortable, flowing garment crafted in various colors of gold, highlighted with fancy colored diamonds. Gianmaria Buccellati has deeply and accurately studied both gold and diamond colors and has used them to match and enhance the large Melo Melo pearl at the center of the figure. The head is formed of a second pearl (this one drop shaped), framed with waving locks in white gold, set with diamonds at the front, and finely engraved at the back.  Gianmaria Buccellati conceived this important jewel after having acquired an astounding Melo Melo pearl which presents the distinctive, peculiar orange color, typical of these gems. The Melo Melo is one of the rarest varieties of pearls existing in the world. Due to their rarity, the Melo Melo pearls were, in the past, the exclusive appannage of the Vietnamese Imperial Family, since the univalve gasteropods responsible for forming these pearls live in the seas around Vietnam. Such circumstance meant that until the fall of the Vietnamese monarchy in 1945, the existence of these pearls had remained in a shroud of mystery.  After having acquired the pearl, Gianmaria set out to design a jewel worth of its perfection. The first versions he sketched—one inspired by the sun, another by a flower—were very soon put aside, however, as he found them too banal. “What the pearl suggested to me was The World, though not in a geographical sense,” Gianmaria recalled. “What I was thinking of was the universal world, the perpetuation of the human kind, which is continued down the generations by Woman. Through procreation, the woman engenders life, with all the beauty and nobility associated with pregnancy.” And finally he conceived a female figure, the Gran Dama, that enhances the shape of the pearl, transforming it into a symbol of maternity.  EndFragment

Gianmaria Buccellati – 2006 Gran Dama Brooch yellow gold, white gold, red gold, pink gold, green gold, black gold, Melo pearl, drop pearl and diamonds

The tureen is in silver, finely repoussé and chiseled and stands on a low, oval, curved, sculpted foot. The body is masterly embossed to create a tight decorative ivy leaves pattern; inside, there is a removable bowl, also in silver. The lid, also decorated with ivy leaves, has a handle in the form of a globe of red jasper elegantly supported by a row of leaves. The plain-bottomed tray has a low, rouche modeled edge, while the brim echoes the decorative ivy-leaf motif.  Compared with other silver masterworks conceived and designed by Gianmaria Buccellati, these particular items are remarkable for the exuberant ornamentation covering the whole surface of both the tureen and the tray. EndFragment

Gianmaria Buccellati – 1994 Tureen in repoussé silver silver, diaspro

TUREEN IN REPOUSSÉ SILVER

This masterpiece is composed of three sections in rock crystal. The oval, fluted foot displays a broad gold band decorated with burin-engraved leaves and one row of ashlar-like motifs set with tsavorites and pink sapphires, both faceted. The balustered stem is connected to foot and cup via two ashlar shaped nodes, again embellished with tsavorites and sapphires. The same ornamental motif of bejeweled ashlars forms the structure at the lip of the cup, while the body presents prominent bosses. The thin gold plate partially closing the base of the foot is intricately burin-engraved, using the rigato and the ornato techniques. The inner surface of the lip-mounting and the oval gold plate at the bottom of the rock crystal cup is similarly finely engraved.  The cup was completed by Gianmaria Buccellati just before the opening of the exhibition at the Treasury of the Grand Dukes (formerly Museo degli Argenti) in Pitti Palace in December 2014, and represents his personal hommage to the Florentine art and culture. The idea to make use of boss shaped motifs for the structure or the decoration of a cup, had already been developed by Gianmaria some decades earlier for the Cup of the Muses; both cups have been inspired by the ashlar-like faces of many Florentine Renaissance Palazzi. EndFragment

Gianmaria Buccellati – 2014 Florentia Cup rock crystal and gold with tsavorites and sapphires

FLORENTIA CUP 

Gianmaria Buccellati – 1972 Ring with ruby and brillant-cut diamonds yellow and white gold with ruby and diamonds

„TURBAN“ RING WITH RUBY

The head of the ring, oval and dome shaped, is formed of ears of corn motifs in white gold set with diamonds, alternating with narrower filets in yellow gold, leaves modeled. Mounted at the center is a claw-set cabochon ruby; the claws are also leaves modeled and finely engraved. The ring is formed of four delicately sculpted and engraved yellow gold bands that widens at the top.  Manufactured with impeccable technical skill and remarkable attention to the chiaroscuro effects and the play of plenums and voids, this ring was conceived by Gianmaria 
Buccellati as a precious miniature turban, thus evoking the magical world of the famous collection of tales in Arabic: The Thousand and One Nights. A special feeling of gratitude goes to the dear Japanese client who, having known about the constitution of the Foundation, decided to be part of it by donating this jewel as a gesture of great admiration. EndFragment

BOARD President Rosa Maria Bresciani Buccellati Secretary-GeneralGianfranco Grimaldi Member of the BoardDr. Marco Salvatore  Avv. Gianbenso Borgognoni Vimercati

With a peculiar foresight and sense of philanthropy, in 2008 Gianmaria Buccellati decided to found his own foundation to promote the aesthetic values, the know-how and the story of Buccellati in the world. In its first decade, the Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation has partnered with some of the most prestigious museums and cultural institutions, as the Kremlin Museums in Moscow, Pitti Palace in Florence and the National Library of St Mark’s in Venice. Together with them, it brought thousands of people to discover and appreciate one of the most interesting examples of contemporary goldsmith art history. The Foundations Collection is made of an exclusive variety of jewels, objects of art and original drawings by Mario and Gianmaria Buccellati. Each piece expresses their unique talents in using antique goldsmithing techniques and their deep knowledge of art, which always inspired them to draw new designs. Therefore, the Foundation presents a century of creative production in the goldsmith art and represents an extraordinary example of entrepreneurial culture that leaded the artisans in the 20th century to measure with the Renaissance masters. The Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation, located in Florence, is a non profit organization which aims to conserve and promote its artistic collection, to study, research and conserve the goldsmithing and engraving techniques of XVI, XVII and XVIII Centuries, to catalog and research part of the drawing production of Mario and Gianmaria Buccellati, including other significant documents. As homage from Gianmaria Buccellati to the State of Italy, part of the Foundation’s Collection was exhibited at the Treasury of the Grand Dukes, formerly the Museo degli Argenti, in the Pitti Palace, in a dedicated room from 2015 to 2019.

«My work is my passion.And to share my passion with the worldis the greatest joy». Gianmaria Buccellati

STAFF  Chief OfficerNorth American StrategiesLarry E. French Scientific ResponsiblePaola Venturelli CuratorChiara Tinonin Graphic DesignOliver A. Zbinden

FOUNDATION The Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation is a non profit organization created in 2008 by Gianmaria Buccellati. He was a leading advocate of the Italian and International goldsmith art of the 20th Century and a passionate supporter of the promotion of education and culture as two fundamental requirements for social growth.The aim of the Foundation is to conserve and celebrate the extraordinary artistic and cultural legacy of Gianmaria Buccellati and his father Mario in the international history of goldsmith art. The Foundation also promotes the values, both artistic and ethical, incorporated in the artworks of its Collection. The Collection is made of an exclusive variety of jewels, objects of art and original drawings by Mario and Gianmaria Buccellati. Each piece expresses their unique talents in using antique goldsmithing techniques and their deep knowledge of art, which always inspired them to draw new designs. Their passion for their work blended beautifully with their own personalities and lives. In partnership with some of the most famous International and Italian museums, the Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation promotes exhibitions, lectures and seminars and supports education through the partner Gianmaria and Rosa Maria Buccellati Foundation    >>>

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The Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation legal residence is in Florence Via Lorenzo il Magnifico, 53 50129 Florence Italy  General inquiries:  info@gmbfoundation.com

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The Collection of the Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation incorporates the values that made Buccellati one of the most famous and appreciated Italian brands in the world. The skills of Mario and Gianmaria Buccellati in the art of the goldsmith and their unique style are present in every piece of the Foundations Collection. From the Precious Objects collection, which includes both cups and original designs, to masterpieces in silver and last but certainly not least, to the extraordinary and uniquejewels. A Collection that celebrates a century of the goldsmith’s art. EndFragment

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THE TREASURES OF THE GIANMARIA BUCCELLATI FOUNDATION  I Tesori della Fondazione Gianmaria Buccellati >>>

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THE TREASURES OF THE  GIANMARIA BUCCELLATI FOUNDATION English VersionISBN 978-88-572-3436-6 Italian VersionISBN 978-88-572-3435-9 www.skira.net

LA MODA ALLA CORTE DEGLI SFORZALeonardo da Vinci tra creatività e tecnica ISBN 978-88-366-4352-3 www.silvanaeditoriale.it

L’ARTE DELLA BELLEZZA I gioielli di Gianmaria Buccellati ISBN 978-88-572-2890-7 www.skira.net 

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ARTE ORAFA MILANESE 1450-1527Leonardo da Vinci tra creatività e tecnica ISBN 978-88-366-4351-6 www.silvanaeditoriale.it

GIANMARIA BUCCELLATI Capolavori d’arte orafa –Masterpieces of the goldsmith’s art ISBN 978-88-572-3652-0 www.skira.net 

I TESORI DELLA FONDAZIONE BUCCELLATIDa Mario a Gianmaria, 100 anni di storia dell’arte orafa ISBN 978-88-572-2700-9 www.skira.net 

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Treasures of the Buccellati Foundation From Mario to Gianmaria, 100 years of history of goldsmith art Palazzo Pitti, Museo degli Argenti, Florence, Italy  December 2nd 2014 – February 22nd 2015 

Presentazione of the Volume – The Treasures of the Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation  The Penthouse Galleria, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Corner Piazza della Scala, 11/12 – 5th floor, Milan, Italy March 27th 2018

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The Art of Beauty – Jewels of Gianmaria Buccellati – Reggia di Venaria, Sale delle Arti March 21st 2015 – June 5th 2016

Gianmaria Buccellati – Masterpieces of the goldsmith’s art – Capolavori d’arte orafa   Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Salone Sansoviniano, Venice, ItalyMay 23th 2017 – November 12th 2017

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Gianmaria Buccellati – The art of beauty in a unique goldsmith’s collection, to discover – Excellence Magazine  June 2023

Voucher „multilingue“   inglese/italiano/francais/deutsch/spagnolo/русский       MASTERWORKS OF THE GOLDSMITH’S ARTCapolavori d’arte orafaChefs-d'œuvre de l'orfèvrerieMeisterwerke der GoldschmiedekunstObras maestras de la orfebreríaшедевры ювелирного искусства     Hours: from Monday to Sunday, from 10 am to 7 pmOrari: da lunedì a domenica, dalle ore 10 alle ore 19Horaires de ouverture: de lundi à dimanche 10h00 à 19h00 Öffnungszeiten: von Montag bis Sonntag von 10 Uhr bis 19 Uhr Horarios de apertura: Lunes a Domingo 10:00–19:00Часы работы: Понедельник - Воскресенье с 10:00 до 19:00   NELLA BIBLIOTECA NAZIONALE DI SAN MARCO (BIBLIOTECA MARCIANA)В НАЦИОНАЛЬНОЙ БИБЛЕОТЕКЕ СВ. МАРКА (БИБЛИОТЕКА МАРЧИАНА)    of the Biblioteca Nazionale MarcianaDElla Biblioteca Nazionale Marcianadela Bibliothèque nationale MarcianaIn der Biblioteca Nazionale Marcianade la Biblioteca Nazionale MarcianaВ Национальной Библеотеке Св. Марка (Библиотека Марчиана)   VENICE – ItalyVEnezia – ItaliaVenise – ItaliEVENEDIG – ItaliENVenecia – ItaliAВенеция – Италия EndFragment

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Giovanni Nuti presents: ACCAREZZAMI MUSICAIl “Canzoniere” di Alda Merini Order Online    >>> more informationen (in italian)   >>> EndFragmentEndFragment

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L’energia del mecenatismo. Paradigmi ed esperienze in architettura e arte.Centro di Studi Bancari Villa Negroni, Via Morosini 1, Vezia, Switzerland September 21th 2018 more informations  (in italian)    >>> EndFragmentEndFragment

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2024 Eleanor H. Yeh The winner of the eight annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design was presented at GIA’s Alumni party in Tucson.  Susan Jacques, GIA president and CEO;  Eleanor H. Yeh, Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award recipient;  and Larry French, chief officer North American strategies,  Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation  Press release     >>> EndFragmentEndFragment

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2017 Catherine Zheng The winner of the first annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design was presented at GIA’s Alumni party in Tucson.  Susan Jacques, GIA president and CEO;  Catherine Zheng, Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award recipient;  and Larry French, chief officer North American strategies,  Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation  Press release     >>> more informations    >>> EndFragmentEndFragment

2022 Sara Guergova The winner of the sixth annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design was presented at GIA’s Alumni party in Tucson.  Susan Jacques, GIA president and CEO;  Sara Guergova, Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award recipient;  and Larry French, chief officer North American strategies,  Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation  Press release     >>> EndFragmentEndFragment

The Gianmaria Buccellati Award for Excellence in Design was established in partnership with the Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation in 2017 to recognize outstanding talent in design among GIA students globally. Every year over 200 students’ work is reviewed and recognized by peers, faculty, and ultimately by a panel of distinguished judges to determine an awardee. A student exhibition of finalists will be organized and displayed in Tucson and New York. EndFragmentEndFragment

2019 Yi-Hsuan Chiang The Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Awardfor Excellence in Jewelry DesignAdministered by Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Yi-Hsuan Chiang The winner of the third annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award  for Excellence in Jewelry Design.  more informations    >>> EndFragmentEndFragment

We are pleased to announce that the designs of the finalists and winner of of the Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellance in Jewelry Design  were exhibited at Tucson's beautiful new UArizona Alfe Norville Gem & Mineral Museum.  EndFragmentEndFragment

The Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design competition is underway and open to students in GIA’s Jewelry Design courses who meet the eligibility requirements. The students designs will be presented in original, hand-rendered formats accompanied by a material and an inspiration statement. Following several phases of judging, they will be fully evaluated by a panel of industry experts. The recipient of the award will be announced at the annual GIA alumni event. EndFragmentEndFragment

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The winner of the second annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award  for Excellence in Jewelry Design.  Rosa Maria Bresciani Buccellati, President Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Ching-Hui Weng, Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award recipient more informations    >>>EndFragmentEndFragment

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2020 Belle Sin Ting Wong Belle Sin Ting Wong The winner of the fourth annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award  for Excellence in Jewelry Design.  more informations    >>> Jewelry Design Award Winner Interview    >>> EndFragmentEndFragment

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2023 Suhan Wang The winner of the seventh annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design was presented at GIA’s Alumni party in Tucson.  Susan Jacques, GIA president and CEO and Larry French, chief officer North American strategies,  Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation  Press release     >>> EndFragmentEndFragment

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2021 Meghan Simmons The winner of the fifth annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design was presented at GIA’s Alumni party in Tucson.  Susan Jacques, GIA president and CEO;  Meghan Simmons, Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award recipient;  and Larry French, chief officer North American strategies,  Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation  Press release     >>> EndFragmentEndFragment

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AWARD  Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry DesignEndFragmentEndFragment

Four extraordinary works in ivory and hard-stone are exhibitedat the Gemological Institute of America. (GIA). Gemological Institute of America (GIA), Carlsbad, California, USA EndFragmentEndFragment

Buccellati – Art in Gold, Silver and GemsSmithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History Washington DC, United States of America October 21th 2000 – February 25th 2001    Exhibition Video    >>> Press release    >>> more informations    >>>   EndFragmentEndFragment

The Art of Beauty   Jewels of Gianmaria Buccellati  Reggia di Venaria, Sale delle Arti  Venaria Reale (Turin), Italy  March 21st 2015 – June 5th 2016  Exhibition Opening Video    >>> Press release (in italian)    >>>   EndFragmentEndFragment

Treasures of the Buccellati Foundation From Mario to Gianmaria, 100 years of history of goldsmith art Treasury of the Grand Dukes, formerly Museo degli Argenti, the Pitti Palace Florence, Italy December 2nd 2014 – February 22nd 2015    Virtual tour    >>> Press release (in italian)    >>>   EndFragmentEndFragment

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32 extraordinary works of art from  the Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation have been exhibited at the Treasury of the Grand Dukes. Treasury of the Grand Dukes, formerly Museo degli Argenti, the Pitti Palace,  Florence, Italy 2015 – 2019  EndFragmentEndFragment

A Silver Menagerie – The Betty Grisham Collection of Buccellati Silver Animals Huntsville Museum of Art Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America 2006    more informations    >>>   EndFragmentEndFragment

The Buccellati Heritage – Timeless Art of Jewellerythe Assumption Belfry of Moscow Kremlin Moscow, Russia September 26th 2008 – January 10th 2009 Press release (in english)    >>> Press release (in italian)    >>>    EndFragmentEndFragment

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Mario e Gianmaria Buccellati a Palazzo Pitti –Padre e figlio una tradizione che si rinnova Treasury of the Grand Dukes, formerly Museo degli Argenti,  the Pitti Palace, Florence, Italy April 20th 2007    Press release (in italian)   >>>   EndFragmentEndFragment

Gianmaria Buccellati – Masterworks of the Goldsmith’s Art Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Salone Sansoviniano, Venice, ItalyMay 23rd 2017 – November 12th 2017 Virtual tour    >>> Press release (in italian)    >>> EndFragmentEndFragment

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GEAMFAIR di Tucson, Arizona«No Stone Left Unturned – a high life in the world of high jewelry» Lecture by Larry E. French, G.G. Chief Officer North American Strategies – Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation February 4th 2017EndFragmentEndFragment

Rotary Club VeneziaVenice, ItalyLecture by Gianfranco Grimaldi  Vice Presidente – Gianmaria Buccellati FoundationNovember 7th 2017 more informations (in italian)    >>> EndFragmentEndFragment

Italian Jewelry of the 20th centuryBuccellati: Arte orafa milanese tra presente e tradizione Lectue by Paola Venturelli Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan, Italy February 13th 2017 more informations (in italian)    >>>EndFragmentEndFragment

Lions Club Firenze BrunelleschiFlorence, ItalyLecture The true Grailby Gianfranco Grimaldi  Vice Presidente – Gianmaria Buccellati FoundationMarch 21th 2022 more informations   >>> EndFragmentEndFragment

Lions Club Firenze BrunelleschiFlorence, ItalyLecture by Gianfranco Grimaldi  Vice Presidente – Gianmaria Buccellati FoundationApril 16th 2016EndFragmentEndFragment

American Gem Trade Association presents  «Gianmaria Buccellati, Master Goldsmith of Milan» Lecture by Larry E. French, G.G.Chief Officer North American Strategies – Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation June 4th 2017 – June 8th 2017 EndFragmentEndFragment

National Association of Jewelry appraisersTucson Gem & Mineral ShowTucson, Arizona«Gianmaria Buccellati, Master Goldsmith of Milan» Lecture by Larry E. French, G.G.Chief Officer North American Strategies – Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation January 28nd 2018EndFragmentEndFragment

National Association of Jewelry appraisersTucson Gem & Mineral ShowTucson, Arizona«Gianmaria Buccellati, Master Goldsmith of Milan» Lecture by Larry E. French, G.G.Chief Officer North American Strategies – Gianmaria Buccellati FoundationNovember 18th 2022 EndFragmentEndFragment

Gemmological and Jewellery Conference  Siracusa, Italia «Gianmaria Buccellati, Master Goldsmith of Milan» Lecture by Larry E. French, G.G. Chief Officer North American Strategies – Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation May 11th 2017 – May 14th 2017 speakers biografies    >>> more informations    >>>EndFragmentEndFragment

Fondazione Gianmaria BuccellatiDa Mario a Gianmaria, un secolo di Storia dell’Arte Orafa milaneseAula Magna, Via Pietrasanta 14, Milan, Italy IED – Istituto Europeo di Design, Via Pompeo Leoni 3, Milan, Italy November 14th 2018  more informations (in italian)    >>> EndFragmentEndFragment

Capolavoro d’Arte Orafa«Sacro Graal»di Gianmaria Buccellati  Istituto Gemmologico Italiano Piazza San Sepolcro 1, Milan, Italy June 6th 2022 more informations (in italian)   >>> EndFragmentEndFragment

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Museo Italo AmericanoSan Francisco, California«Gianmaria Buccellati, Master Goldsmith of Milan» Lecture by Larry E. French, G.G.Chief Officer North American Strategies – Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation February 22nd 2018 more informations   >>> EndFragmentEndFragment

Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend Film screening Gli uomini preferiscono le bionde Il riflesso del bello assoluto  Lecture by Gianfranco Grimaldi  Vice Presidente – Gianmaria Buccellati FoundationLyceum Club Internazionale di Firenze Palazzo Giugni Fraschetti, Via Alfani, 48, Florence, Italy May 10th 2018 EndFragmentEndFragment

Galdus incontra il GioielloVia Pompeo Leoni 2, Milan, Italy March 23rd 2018 Press release (in italian)    >>> EndFragmentEndFragment

«Gianmaria Buccellati: A great Milanese goldsmith artist in the world. Excellence Uniqueness Unrepeatability.» Lecture by Paola Venturelli which took place during the event for the 50th anniversary of the Italian Gemmological Institute (IGI) Villa Necchi-Campiglio, Via Mozart 14, Milan, Italy October 15th 2023 more informations (in Italian)   >>> read the article from The Italian Goldsmith (L’Orafo Italiano) (in Italian)   >>> EndFragmentEndFragment

Istituto Gemmologio Italiano (IGI)Milano, Italia «Gianmaria Buccellati, Master Goldsmith of Milan» Lecture by Larry E. French, G.G.Chief Officer North American Strategies – Gianmaria Buccellati FoundationOctober 18th 2022 EndFragmentEndFragment

Presentation of the Volume  The Treasures of the Gianmaria Buccellati FoundationI Tesori della Fondazione Gianmaria BuccellatiThe Penthouse Galleria, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele IICorner Piazza della Scala, 11/12 – 5th floor, Milan, Italy March 27th 2018 Press release (in italian)    >>>  EndFragmentEndFragment

Italian Jewelry of the 20th centuryMuseo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan, Italy November 24th 2016 – March 20th 2017 more informations (in italian)   >>> EndFragmentEndFragment

Presentation of the Volume  Fashion at the court of the Sforza familyLeonardo da Vinci between creativity and techniquedi Paola Venturelli La moda alla corte degli Sforza Leonardo da Vinci tra creatività e tecnicaby Paola Venturelli BookCity Milano 2019 Sala della Balla, Castello Sforzesco, Milan, Italy November 15th 2019 more informations (in italian)    >>> read the review of “La Repbblica” (in italian)   >>> EndFragmentEndFragment

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The Myth of Hercules – Il mito di ercolecurated by Friedrich-Wilhelm von Hase Reggia di Venaria, Sale delle Arti  Venaria Reale (Torino), Italy September 12th 2018 – March 10th 2019 more informations    >>> Press release (in italian)    >>> EndFragmentEndFragment

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The Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation has reached an important agreement with the Rossana Bossaglia research center for decorative arts at the Culture and Civilization department at the University of Verona. Within the cultural heritage and master’s degree, for the year 2019/2020, the Foundation will finance two courses focused on history and jewelry techniques. After a competitive selection for qualified candidates, professor Paola Venturelli, authoritative expert in this field, has been appointed as academic. The final purpose of both the Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation and the Research Center is to promote the study and the training of young students in particular in the field of history and jewelry techniques and in that of history and techniques of the decorative arts. EndFragmentEndFragment

Mirabilia A Wunderkammer to discover the Milanese art professionsAn exhibition of the cycle Mestieri d’Arte & Design. Crafts Culture Triennale Milano, Milan, Italy October 20th 2020 – January 10th 2021 Link Mirabilia Milano   >>>   
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  Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation &Gemological Institute of Italy (IGI) Rosa Maria Bresciani Buccellati, President of the Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation, has been appointed Honorary Chairman of the Gemological Institute of Italy (IGI) in 2018. In collaboration with the Chairman and the Board of Directors of IGI and with the purpose to honor the memory of Gianmaria Buccellati, one of the IGI Founders, they have agreed upon a close cooperation, financed by the Foundation, called Gianmaria Buccellati research and development Project. The purpose of the Project is to develop research and knowledge of gems and gemology in addition to promoting both the activities and relationships of IGI in Italy, but mainly at international levels. Link to the Institute    >>> EndFragmentEndFragment

Presentation of the Volume  Milanese goldsmith's art 1450-1527Leonardo da Vinci between creativity and techniqueby Paola Venturelli Castello Sforzesco Sala della Balla, Cortile della Rocchetta, Milan, Italy November 25th 2021 Presentazione del VolumeArte orafa milanese 1450-1527 Leonardo da Vinci tra creatività e tecnicadi Paola Venturelli Questo volume dal titolo “Arte Orafa Milanese 1450-1527 Leonardo da Vinci tra creatività e tecnica” completa il progetto sostenuto dalla Fondazione, per onorare la memoria di Gianmaria Buccellati a 6 anni dalla sua scomparsa, che l’autrice Paola Venturelli ha voluto dedicargli.   Il volume racchiude anni di ricerca e di studi approfonditi sull’arte orafa, di un periodo che ha segnato fortemente Milano e che Gianmaria stesso avrebbe sicuramente letto con avido interesse e curiosità. La dedica dell’autrice all’interno riporta: A Gianmaria Buccellati (21 maggio 1929 – 27 marzo 2015) “molto valente nell’arte dell’ oreficeria” che ha insegnato con passione “al bel fare”. Così Benvenuto Cellini si esprimeva nei confronti del celebre orefice milanese Caradosso Foppa (ca. 1452- ca. 1527), del quale nel libro si ricostruisce la biografia, vero e proprio emblema dell’insuperata tradizione orafa milanese. more informations (in italian)    >>> read the review of “La Repbblica” (in italian)   >>> EndFragmentEndFragment

1970 The President of the Republic of Italy, Giuseppe Saragat, bestowed  on Gianmaria Buccellati the honour of «Ufficiale al merito della Repubblica» 1974 The President of the Republic of Italy, Giovanni Leone, bestowed  on Gianmaria Buccellati the honour of «Grand’Ufficiale al merito della Repubblica» 1977 The Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Crafts and Agriculture of Milan awarded Mabuti S.p.A. its gold medal, an honour reserved for companies in the Milan area that achieve high levels of exports. With 96% of its turnover sent abroad, Gianmaria Buccellati’s company certainly deserved first prize. 1978 Gianmaria Buccellati was awarded the «Grand Prix de l’Excellence Europeenne» one of the highest recognitions of quality in the world, in confirmation of the prestige  his company had won internationally. This award, established by the French government, aims to honor and highlight those persons who, through their activity, their entrepreneurship and their products, have become leaders in their sectors and who, generally speaking, strive to defend everywhere in the world the appreciation for quality, culture, excellence, prestige and luxury. 1981 The President of the Republic of Italy, Sandro Pertini, bestowed on Gianmaria Buccellati the highest Italian honor, «Cavaliere di Gran Croce al Meritodella Repubblica» In the same year he was also elected «Console Generale della Repubblica di Honduras» 1988 In October the President of the Republic of Honduras, José Hazcona Hoyo, awarded Gianmaria Buccellati the country’s highest award «Gran Oficial de la Orden CivilJosé Cecillo del Valle» in recognition of the work he had done for Honduras. As the President’s Special Delegate, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Honduras, Carlo Lopez Contreras, personally awarded Gianmaria with the honour in a solemn ceremony held in Rome. In 2001, having reached the age of 72, Gianmaria Buccellati was obliged by the regulations of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to step down from the position of Consul General of the Republic of Honduras in Milan after 28 years. The Honduran government appointed him «Asesor Economico» of its Ambassador to Italy, a position he still holds. 2000 On 8 December, to mark the Feast Day of the Patron Saint of Milan, Saint Ambrose, the Mayor of Milan, Gabriele Albertini, awarded Gianmaria Buccellati with the gold medal of «Benemerenza Civica della Città di Milano» the famous «Gold Ambrogino» which is conferred upon those who have contributed to «making the City of Milan great in Italy and abroad». 2001 At the show MACEF 2001 in February of the same year, the company ARGÒ,  which publishes journals for the jewellery trade («Argento», «Watches») awarded Gianmaria Buccellati the «Argò Prize» for his career 2003 The Businessmen’s Panel delegated by the Leonardo Committee, Italian Quality Committee, awarded Gianmaria Buccellati the «Premio Leonardo Qualità Italia» which was presented by the President of the Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi,  during an emotional ceremony in the Quirinale in Rome (December 2003). 2006 In 2006, the Confindustria association, which represents the most important companies in Italy, assigned Buccellati Holding Italia S.p.A. its «Confindustria Awards for Excellence» as part of its scheme Confindustria Awards for Excellence. The Attestato contains two quotations by famous individuals, which happen to summarise Gianmaria Buccellati’s business philosophy: When faced by change,most men ask themselves ‘Why?’I ask myself ‘Why not? J. F. Kennedy From now on I will only consider the future,as I have decided to spend the rest of my life there. A. Einstein 2010 On February 10th in Turin at the Unione Industriale (Industrial Union) there has been the assignment ceremony of the «Confindustria Awardsfor Excellence Andrea Pininfarina» 2010, a special acknowledgement to the best «excellent» companies in three categories: «Best company for the development of the territory», «Best company for innovation» and «Best company for the spreading of the Made in Italy in the world». Gianmaria Buccellati attended the prize giving ceremony with 500 entrepreneurs and his company was awarded the first prize in the «Made in Italy» category, because – as the reason given – «in the course of the years it has spread its creations worldwide, always combining wonderful craftsmanship and excellence which are typical of Italian tradition». The special jury was made up of Emma Marcegaglia – Chairman of Confindustria –,  Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, Paolo Pininfarina, Vincenzo Boccia, Gianfranco Carbonato and Andrea Romiti: they examined over 200 applications, among which about one hundred participated in the same category as Buccellati, who ranked first,  followed by Alcantara S.p.A. and Franklin & Marshall S.r.l.. This is the most recent transparent confirmation that affection and love for work make Gianmaria Buccellati and his brand a source of pride to Italy. 2011 In 2011 Gianmaria Buccellati was officially appointed  President of the international Jury of the «Andrea Palladio InternationalJewellery Awards» that was held on May 19th, 2012 on the occasion of the official opening of VICENZAORO Spring, in the Palladio Hall at Vicenza Fair. Gianmaria Buccellati then presided over the Jury that judge the participants of each category: best Italian and international designer, best Italian and international jewellery collection, best flagship store and best advertising campaign. These awards have become a reference point for the jewellery world, a means to create synergies and gather the leading international jewelers. To preside over this Jury was to Gianmaria Buccellati a task of honor and responsibility that he accepted with pleasure, offering his experience and knowledge and renovating with Vicenza Fair a collaboration which has always been stimulating and dynamic during the years. 2012 On December 12th, 2012 Gianmaria Buccellati was honored with an Award for Business by the Italian Cultural Institute of New York in celebration of his sixty years of success in New York and excellence in business. During the same evening, Maestro Riccardo Muti was also honored with an Award for Culture in celebration of his inspiring career. On that occasion, Gianmaria Buccellati also celebrated 60 years of presence in the US with a pendant earrings’ collection designed by himself, that was showcased at the gala. 2013 On April 18th, 2013, the French Ministry of Culture and Communication, represented by Minister Aurélie Filippetti, has nominated Gianmaria Buccellati «Knight of Order of the Arts and Letters» one of the four ministerial orders of the French Republic. For this distinction,  the French Ministry of Culture and Communication has honored the artistic creation Gianmaria Buccellati has devoted his whole life to. Gianmaria Buccellati declared: «…I am proud that France recognizes, through this title,the Italian high jewelry tradition and the «savoir-faire»of the Buccellati brand». Always in 2013, on September 5th, in a Venetian lagoon warmed up by a delicate September sun and in the spectacular setting of the Hilton Molino Stucky Hotel, Gianmaria Buccellati has received another «Career achievement Award» this time awarded by the President of Fiera di Vicenza – Mr. Paolo Mantovani – on the occasion of the «About J» exhibition. The prize has been given «as an award to an entire life dedicated to beauty», thus underlining the fame and importance of the Buccellati brand, utmost expression of Italian high-end jewelry. Once again, this was the celebration of a friendly and durable fellowship between Fiera di Vicenza and  Gianmaria Buccellati, long time collaborators in promoting and sustaining the Italian goldsmith’s sector. On October 26th, 2013, in the wonderful Sala degli Affreschi of Isimbardi Palace in Milan, during a public ceremony, Gianmaria Buccellati received the award «Captains of the year 2013» in presence of the most important administrative, military and financial authorities  of the city of Milan. The award has been encouraging the development and spread of Italian companies for 15 years, now. It was created with the aim to promote some of the companies which are highly committed to transmit ideals of faith to the job, duties and faith to the territory. This was a living testimony of the affection and respect shown him by the city where he was born and where he has been working with passion for 70 years. 2018 «Temple of Fame» The Municipality of Milano has decided to remember Gianmaria Buccellati by conferring to him the honor of the Temple of Fame: The Temple of Fame is the place devoted to either burial or remembrance, through the inscription of the name in the dedicated spaces, of illustrious and meritorious Milanese Citizens who «with their human and entrepreneurial high qualities to increase the pride of belonging to the city community». 2023 «Church of San Giorgio e Spirito Santo alla Costa»EndFragmentFlorence Upon the invitation of Don Gregorio Sierzputowski, Gianmaria Buccellati has been given a favoured burial in the Church of San Giorgio e Spirito Santo alla Costa in Florence.  His tomb is located in the Chapel of the Company of the Holy Spirit next to the high altar, the entrance to which is adorned by the panel painting «Madonna and Child Enthroned with Two Angels» attributed to Giotto and known as the «Madonna of San Giorgio alla Costa». For conservation reasons, the Church now displays a copy of the precious panel, while the original is on display at the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in Florence. To transfer his burial here will make his name accessible to many people from all over the world who visit Florence to follow in the footsteps of the great geniuses of Art. Like them, it was precisely his artistic nature to let him overcome the limits of time.

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Beyond the realm of work, which however fills almost all of his time, Gianmaria Buccellati is very involved with social and humanitarian activities. 1952 He was a founder member of the first Lions Club in Italy, the «Lions Club Milan», of which he was appointed Secretary, a position he held for seven years. 1973 As part of a group of fellow jewellers, he founded the ISTITUTO GEMMOLOGICO ITALIANO (IGI), of which he was President for 25 years and today is Honorary President. The IGI has as its purpose the diffusion of the gemmological science in Italy at levels of education and scientific research. Although it was the last of its kind to be created in the international field, the IGI very quickly caught up with its American, British, German, French, Swiss and Japanese partners in terms of the seriousness and validity of its technical and scientific structure, and the training courses it organises and holds in Italy. After just five years, the Istituto Gemmologico Italiano was recognised as an «Associazione con Personalità Giuridica» by Presidential decree no. 767, 11 August 1979. 1981 During his period as Honorary Consul-General of Honduras (from 1981 until 2001), he assisted the citizens of Honduras and actively promoted and developed cultural and trade relations between the two countries. One very important event is the National Festival celebrated on 15 September with the Consuls of Guatemala, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, at which the consular staff, business and civil communities, and civil, military and religious authorities are present. 1984 In 1984 he participated in the founding of the Associazione Amici del Centro  «Dino Ferrari», of which he was appointed a Member of the Board. The association has its offices in the Neurological Clinic of the Ospedale Maggiore in Milan. Its aim is research into neuromuscular and degenerative illnesses, and raising funds for this purpose. 1985 He participated in the founding of the Rotary Club Milano Naviglio Grande, of which he was an active member for a long period. 1987 His love of Italian art and culture prompted him to accept the invitation in 1987 of being co-founder of the group «I 200 del FAI, Fondo Ambiente Italiano», a non-profit association formed by businessmen and intellectuals with the aim of safeguarding the enormous artistic and historic heritage that Italy risks losing for ever. Through direct financing and fund-raising events the FAI recovers, restores and returns to the public artworks – in particular important palaces – in their original beauty. 1988 He was first the promoter, then a participant, in the formation of the committee called MADE IN ITALY, Design, Art and Creativity. This is a non-profit association of which he was appointed President. The association’s aim is to promote annual events in all sectors in which Italian design, which is itself considered creative and cultural, is synonymous with the high quality that Italian products represent throughout the world. The first event during Gianmaria’s presidency was held in November 1990 in Turin, in the Palavela. Called PROFILO ITALIA, the exhibition received the high patronage of the office of the Prime Minister as part of the series of events organised to mark the end of Italy’s six-month presidency of the European Community. In 1988, he was again among the promoters and founding members of the association «Amici della Cultura in Costa Smeralda», as part of his belief that culture and art should always be part of life, even on holiday. 1989 In October he was appointed a Councillor of the International Federation for Human Rights of Lombardy. 1994 He joined the COMITATO LEONARDO, ITALIAN QUALITY COMMITTEE, a non-profit association of private individuals and businessmen formed under the auspices of the National Institute for Foreign Trade, of which he is still a Councillor. The association has the following aims: ­­–  working to increase the presence abroad and raise appreciation of Italian culture and      its quality products; ­­–  reuniting internationally famous Italians who are representative of Italian culture      and quality through their efforts, prestige and renown; ­­–  promoting the awareness of Italy abroad through its high quality products; ­­–  supporting the cultural, social and economically stimulating role      of Italian high-quality products; ­­–  conceiving and implementing all those activities that contribute to      the accomplishment of the above aims. 1992 Gianmaria Buccellati is co-founder of ALTAGAMMA FOUNDATION an association of Italian companies with the objective to reinforce their presence at the international level and to support their development. The Founders express Italian culture and style in their products and services, but also in the management of their companies. They are all placed in the highest ranking of the market and they stand out for innovation, quality, service, design and reputation. In 2002 the Altagamma International Honorary Council also started, a system of relations with foreign companies and institutions that share the same cultural and entrepreneurial values and contribute to spread the Italian lifestyle abroad: today, the Council counts 98 members, from Countries all over the world. 2013 At the end of 2013, Gianmaria Buccellati and his wife Rosa Maria Bresciani Buccellati retired from the company: they turned over their shares partly to Clessidra (an institutional fund supporting valuable companies in their development by investing the necessary funds with this aim) and partly to the three sons and to the nephew Luca, who keep on working inside the company and bring forward the family tradition.  In particular, the second-born son, Andrea (gifted with artistic taste) became President of Buccellati Holding Italia S.p.A., while Gianmaria is appointed Honorary President for life. Since then, Gianmaria could dedicate himself to the creation and development of the «Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation», which aims to promote and pass on to future generations the culture and the art of Buccellati, incorporated in the creations of his father Mario and his descendants. Confirming the above, early in 2014 the famous Museo degli Argenti, asked Gianmaria Buccellati to design a retrospective exhibition of his works to be inaugurated in December 2014 in the Pitti Palace. In addition, once the temporary exhibit has ended it has proposed to entitle a section of the museum in Gianmaria’s name, where they will exhibit the collection of the foundation on a permanent basis. In this way they will celebrate the name Buccellati, considered one of the leading goldsmiths who has honored with his work the art of the Italian goldsmiths of the Renaissance. «The most beautiful jewelthat I have created?…The one that I have yet to design». This phrase sums up the Gianmaria Buccellati’s philosophy, that inspired a whole life of work.

Gianmaria Buccellati 1973-1974

„HOMAGE A SCHEHERAZADE“

„ANEMONE“ SET

A special feeling of gratitude goes to the dear Japanese client who, having known about the constitution of the Foundation, while maintaining anonymity, decided to be part of it donating this jewel as a gesture of great admiration for the inspiration and creativity of Gianmaria Buccellati. A cabochon ruby rises atop of an open turban-like crown of diamonds set in white gold alternated with veins of yellow gold. Each precisely carved and engraved section join in harmony expressing months of patient work. EndFragment

This ring, which was donated by a long time French admirer of Gianmaria Buccellati’s art, represented a particularly difficult challenge to create as he chose to execute it in platinum. Platinum is harder than gold and this hardness does not lend itself to the intricate engraving and the airy lace effect so associated with Gianmaria’s art. However, this ring happens to hold a beautiful 3 carat black opal. The extra strength of the platinum serves as an additional protection for the delicate opal. An exercise in craftsmanship for his artisans to work in this difficult metal. A test they have passed beautifully. EndFragment

DONATIONS

This donation, from a valued Italian client who wishes to remain anonymous, represents Gianmaria Buccellati’s interpretation of the Anemone flower. In an effort to capture their beauty Gianmaria, in the early 70’s, created an entirely new technique in the goldsmiths art. This involved creating paper thin sheets of different colors of gold, fusing them together into one and then shaping and engraving them in such a way that the colors appear as the piece is engraved. The final result, this lovely set of a brooch, matching ring and earrings, is truly unique in the world of the goldsmith. It represents both Gianmaria’s creativity and the skills of his artisans in the highest possible way. EndFragment

Gianmaria Buccellati 1972

Gianmaria Buccellati 1972

There are people of exceptional taste who collect objects of great beauty. For example paintings, rare books or magnificent jewels. At a certain point in their lives they decide to share, through their donations, some of the possessions that have given them so much pleasure. Their gifts enrich our lives and bring beauty into our world for all to see.  The Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation treats the objects donated to the foundation with the utmost attention, respect and appreciation that they deserve. Images of the donated objects and jewels are used in educational lectures throughout the world, are featured in books and the actual pieces are often displayed in exhibitions in some of the world’s most prestigious museums and institutions. We are honored to celebrate not only the beauty of the jewels they have donated but also the generosity of our donors. EndFragment

PLATINUM RING WITH OPAL

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