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Buccellati's Timeless Engravings Throughout its history, engraving has consistently marked every Buccellati creation (buccellati.com), from its origins to the present day. Today, Buccellati’s global acclaim for its jewelry extends beyond design and craftsmanship to include the continued use of ancient engraving techniques rooted in Italian Renaissance goldsmith traditions. The unique beauty of Buccellati engravings, achieved with burins – traditional tools with a distinctive stroke that imparts a soft and silky effect to precious metals – remains unparalleled. The precision required in using the burin, with the correct cutting angle, sharpening, and finishing, is a testament to the skill and dexterity of the engravers. The resulting “silky effect” distinguishes Buccellati’s gold and silver creations. The meticulous work of Buccellati’s engravers involves hours, days, and even months of patient effort, depending on the complexity of the jewel. The artistry lies in shaping beauty through endless light games, soft reflections, and refined details. Engraving, a form of expression since ancient times, has evolved from primitive cave drawings to embellishing and enhancing objects throughout history. Buccellati’s engraving tradition epitomizes this artistic expression, reaching a high level of sophistication by the 16th century. Buccellati employs various engraving techniques, each contributing to the charm and luminosity of their creations: Segrinato: Softness is achieved with tiny overlapping lines in multiple directions, making it less luminous.