Finely crafted jewellery with stories to tell

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Francesca Villa

I create jewellery which treasures memory and narrative.

Each piece starts with a flash of inspiration, often fuelled by an encounter with an intriguing object with a story to tell. The delight of discovering a singularly beautiful vintage cameo depicting a life lived before us, a whimsical hand-carved and painted crystal cabochon illustrating an enchanting tale, a playful lenticular holding a sense of nostalgia in its ever-changing images.

From these objects, brimming with vitality, the precious setting from which to tell these stories begins to form in my mind.

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The Atelier

Once I have translated this vision on paper, the delicate art of creation can begin. My highly experienced team of master craftspeople are tasked with finding innovative technical solutions to realise my unique creations to the highest excellence.

Decorating each piece with gemstones, enamel and engravings, even the smallest details – the back of an earring, the inside of the ring – are carefully considered. At the end of our journey is a piece of joyful jewellery; pieces that capture a unique preciousness.

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Our Responsibility

All the gold used to create my designs is recycled. My atelier is certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council both under their Code of Practices and Chain of Custody certification, demonstrating our commitment to responsible jewellery manufacture, and supply chain transparency.

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