Buccellati’s new Serenissima high jewelry collection weaves gold into lace with exquisite craftsmanship

What would Venice’s shimmering waters and romantic spirit look like in physical form? In July 2026, Italian heritage jeweler Buccellati offered a beautiful answer. The newly released Serenissima high jewelry collection artfully captures the soul of this city on the water in gleaming gold and gemstones.

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A tribute to a golden age: weaving lace into jewelry

The collection name Serenissima comes from the title once used for the Republic of Venice, symbolizing a golden age of flourishing art and culture. What truly inspired Mario Buccellati, the brand’s founder, was the centuries-old needle-lace tradition of Burano, an island in Venice.

That lightness and translucency are now brought to life through master goldsmiths’ hand-saw engraving, transforming hard, thin sheets of gold into delicate openwork patterns. Each piece of jewelry resembles an exceptionally soft piece of lace that rests gently against the skin, conveying a light, lively feeling as you move.

Renaissance goldsmithing passed down through generations

Giving gold the supple quality of lace relies on Buccellati’s exceptional craftsmanship, passed down through generations. In the Serenissima collection, three signature techniques come together: Modellato engraving shapes dimensional, intricate foliage; Colpi di Lucido creates gemstone settings as bright as mirrors; and the finest details are finished with the house’s signature Rigato engraving, which creates soft, silk-like textures.

Wearable art steeped in history

Rather than pursuing sheer luxury and sparkle, Buccellati is more interested in crafting wearable miniature works of art. “With this collection, we hope to capture the spirit of Venice and the depth of its history stretching back thousands of years,” says honorary chairman and creative director Andrea Buccellati. Each creation is a microcosm of this extraordinary city.

If you long to bring understated yet highly distinctive classical beauty into your everyday life, this romantic dialogue between goldsmithing traditions and Venetian aesthetics is sure to captivate anyone who loves timeless design. The collection is now officially available, and those interested can visit a boutique to experience the beauty of its craftsmanship firsthand.

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