Lucrezia Buccellati

Lucrezia Buccellati looks more like a fashion model than the co-creative director of a jewelry company founded in 1919 by her great grandfather. 

Lucrezia, who was born in Miami and went to the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, is an equestrienne who moved to Wellington three years ago with her husband David Wildenstein, of the art-dealing dynasty, and their two sons. 

Natalie Betteridge and Lucrezia Buccellati (CAPEHART)

She was recently at Greenleaf & Crosby on Worth Avenue unveiling a special collection of unique creations to jewelry lovers who were also enjoying Champagne and caviar.

Buccellati window display at Greenleaf & Crosby

“For me, jewelry is part of being dressed,” she said.  “Whether they are going to a big event or just picking up their kids from school, the pieces should feel part of your personality.”

Lucrezia seems to like Florida. “A lot of our clients are now moving down here,” she said. “It's become a small New York.”

Ian and Molly MacGregor

Ellen Boer shops Buccellati jewelry.