Gianmaria Buccellati has just left us.
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It should be emphasized that this master craftsman of genius, tireless creator, passionate about his craft, used to say that the most beautiful jewel created by the hand of a craftsman is the one that is most in harmony with the wearer. House Buccellati was:
«the one I still have to draw.».
Among all the creations of Gianmaria Buccellati, I especially like this very beautiful «Regina» set.
Gianmaria Buccellati gave life to the precious stones, and for this piece of jewelry it are the rubies that are the source of his immediate and irresistible inspiration:
«When this collection of rubies was offered to me, with its impressive dimensions and palette of colors, I couldn’t resist the temptation to buy them, because as soon as I saw them, they struck me and suggested the possibility of creating an extraordinary jewel, where the rubies were to be valued above all for their beauty.
Thus, after a few sketches, the Regina necklace was already born; light and substantial at the same time, and for which I did not want to use white diamonds so that they would not surpass, by their vivacity, the magical aspect of the rubies. That is why I preferred colored diamonds that can further highlight the lovely and seductive color of the rubies.»
The exaltation of forms, the volume of the stones, the search for harmony, the work of a goldsmith—all of this is creation at Gianmaria’s.
Furthermore, I cannot forget to mention his precision work. Because this work is unique; the gold is transformed into lace. Thus, this tulle of gold, platinum or silver that hangs the stones is the art of Gianmaria.
Also, his creative spirit does not die. His son Andréa Buccellati Preserve the tradition and future of the Buccellati House by being the Artistic Director and President.
Thus the Buccellati spirit does not disappear; its genius is a torch that will continue to illuminate the world. House Buccellati.
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