Mario Buccellati: Prince of Goldsmiths

Mario Buccellati: Prince of Goldsmiths by Martina Corgnati. Hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780847821808.

For the first time, this volume brilliantly illustrates the entire history of the exclusive, jeweled creations of Buccellati. Since 1919, when Mario Buccellati opened his first store near La Scala opera house in Milan, his jewelry has been highly sought for the luxury of its stones, its perfect craftsmanship, and most importantly, the genius of its designer. Buccellati was called the Prince of Goldsmiths by the poet Gabriele DAnnunzio, his most loyal customer--and hundreds of members of European royalty, Oriental princes, and others of the worlds wealthy tastemakers have agreed. Buccellati reveals the shimmering stones and delicate settings that have made Buccellati one of the worlds preeminent marques in jewelry. Martina Corgnasi is the author of several monographs on contemporary Italian artists and has been the curator of numerous exhibitions in Europe. Brilliantly illustrates the entire history his exclusive creations. Buccellatis jewelry has been highly sought for the luxury of its stones, its perfect craftsmanship, and most importantly, the genius of its designer.