Lucrezia Buccellati Wildenstein on Timeless Design, Balance and Ushering in the Next Generation of Buccellati 

Lucrezia Buccellati Wildenstein is the fourth generation of her family — and first female — to lead their iconic Italian brand, Buccellati, into the future. Serving as brand ambassador and co-creative director with her father, Andrea Buccellati, Buccellati Wildenstein stepped into the position in 2014. Founded in 1919 by her master goldsmith great-grandfather, Mario, the firm is renowned […]

Lucrezia Buccellati Wildenstein on Timeless Design, Balance and Ushering in the Next Generation of Buccellati 

Lucrezia Buccellati Wildenstein is the fourth generation of her family — and first female — to lead their iconic Italian brand, Buccellati, into the future. Serving as brand ambassador and co-creative director with her father, Andrea Buccellati, Buccellati Wildenstein stepped into the position in 2014. Founded in 1919 by her master goldsmith great-grandfather, Mario, the firm is renowned […]

2021 Gift Guide: The Best Jewelry Gifts to Dazzle Your Loved Ones

Wow your someone special this holiday with these stunning gifts from local jewelry stores. Buccellati Opera Tulle 18-Karat Yellow and White Gold Bracelet, $3,500 62 E Oak St., Chicago Made in Italy, this bracelet is inspired by the ornate motifs seen throughout Renaissance opera houses. The delicate chain, which can be worn at two lengths, […]

Buccellati Jewelry: Nearly 100 Years of Tradition and Excellence

Tradition, skills, and excellence in handcrafting, creativity, and the highest quality materials. These values have always been central to Buccellati, a long-established family firm that has created Italian-designed jewelry, silverware, and watches by preserving its stylistic identity for a century. Founder Mario Buccellati (1891-1965) did his apprenticeship at a very young age at the famous […]

Shopping for a Cause: The Oak Street Summer Shop Around

Make It Better had the pleasure of sponsoring the Oak Street Summer Shop Around with the Oak Street Council on June 18. Shoppers were treated to entertainment, refreshments and special promotions within participating stores on and around Oak Street. The best part? Ten percent of profits from participating stores went to benefit the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. […]