Marco Bicego Africa: Value Guide
Hand-engraved 18ct gold beads strung light and free — the Africa collection is the heart of Marco Bicego's Italian, made-by-hand style. What yours is worth and how to sell it in the UK.
What Is Your Marco Bicego Africa Worth?
Send a photo — including the signature and any box or papers — for a free, no-obligation valuation. We reply within one working day.
Marco Bicego founded his house in Trissino, near Vicenza, in 2000, building on three generations of Italian goldsmithing. The Africa collection — launched in 2009 — is the brand's signature: 18ct gold beads, each hand-engraved with a fine coil texture using the traditional bulino burin, strung on flexible cable so the gold moves and catches the light.
What is the Africa collection?
The signature is the hand-engraved 18ct gold bead — a hollow, lightly faceted sphere covered in fine engraved lines — strung into long necklaces and lariats, bracelets, earrings and rings, sometimes with gemstone beads or diamond accents. It is made in 18ct yellow gold (with white and rose used across the brand). Genuine Marco Bicego is signed, marked 750 for 18ct and made by hand in Italy — no two pieces are quite identical.
What drives the value
Gold weight
Solid 18ct gold; total weight is the main driver — longer strands and bracelets carry more.
Gemstones & diamonds
Pieces with coloured stones or diamonds sit above plain gold-bead designs.
Box & papers
Original box and receipt add value and reassure on authenticity.
Condition
Bright gold, crisp engraving, sound clasp and cable, no kinks or dents.
What is Marco Bicego Africa jewellery worth in the UK?
Resale depends mainly on gold weight, plus stones and completeness — indicative bands:
Indicative only — your piece depends on gold weight, stones, condition and papers. Send a photo for a free, accurate valuation.
Selling Your Marco Bicego
What we look at when buying Marco Bicego jewellery:
- Authenticity — signature, 750 mark, hand engraving.
- Gold — 18ct colour and total weight.
- Collection — Africa, Jaipur, Lunaria, Goa, Siviglia.
- Stones — Plain gold, gemstone or diamond.
- Completeness — Box and receipt.
We buy Marco Bicego directly — fair prices, immediate payment, no auction fees.
How to sell Marco Bicego jewellery in the UK
Send clear photos of the piece, the signature and 750 mark, and any box or receipt. We confirm authenticity, weigh the gold, assess any stones, and give an honest figure with immediate payment — no auction commission. More on our sell your Marco Bicego jewellery page and our guide to whether designer jewellery holds its value.
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Value Your Marco Bicego Jewellery
Send photographs of the piece, the signature and any papers — we'll give you an honest, no-obligation valuation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Marco Bicego Africa jewellery — common questions.
Does Marco Bicego hold its value?
As solid 18ct gold, much of the resale value follows gold weight, so it holds a strong floor. Gemstone and diamond pieces and complete sets with box and papers do best.
What makes the Africa collection special?
Every gold bead is hand-engraved with a burin in Italy, giving a fine coil texture — so no two pieces are identical. It's the brand's signature look.
How much is mine worth?
It depends mainly on the 18ct gold weight, plus any gemstones or diamonds, condition and papers. Send a photo for a free, accurate valuation.
How do I know mine is genuine?
Genuine Marco Bicego is signed, marked 750 for 18ct gold and hand-engraved. Send photos of the signature and marks and we'll confirm.
Do you buy other Marco Bicego collections?
Yes — Jaipur, Lunaria, Goa, Siviglia, Paradise and others. Any solid-gold Marco Bicego is of interest.
Can you value it on WhatsApp?
Yes. Message +44 7494 214652 with photos of the piece and signature and we'll reply, usually within a working day.
Send Us Your Photographs
Attach photos of the piece and the Marco Bicego signature. We'll respond within one working day.