Little Bird ring
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A jewel like an enchanted miniature. The Little Bird ring captures the poetry of a delicately hand-painted bird under rock crystal, framed by a radiant circle of sapphires, emeralds, and rubies. Every detail, from the colorful plumage to the red star beside it, evokes Francesca Villa’s joyful, storytelling universe. A vibrant piece designed for those who love to wear stories at their fingertips.
Details
Yellow gold
Sapphire
Emerald
Enamel
SKU:
FV-LL016A003Y_LITTLEBIRD_50
“Travelling is at the centre of my world. New faces, images and flavours indelibly enter my memory: I recall them in my creations with all the evocative power they deserve. A marriage between unexpected worlds, previously distant but which, brought together, become something unique and unrepeatable, in its design as well as in its soul."
- Francesca Villa
“Travelling is at the centre of my world. New faces, images and flavours indelibly enter my memory: I recall them in my creations with all the evocative power they deserve. A marriage between unexpected worlds, previously distant but which, brought together, become something unique and unrepeatable, in its design as well as in its soul."
- Francesca Villa
Francesca Villa
Since 2007, Francesca Villa has been turning jewellery into visual poetry. In her Piedmont studio, the Italian designer reimagines memory through found objects — Victorian buttons, tiny figurines — encased in 18k gold, diamonds and sapphires. Using the rare reverse intaglio technique, she transforms each jewel into a miniature work of art — precious, playful and profoundly personal.
What is this piece made of?
This piece contains:
Yellow gold
Gold has long been celebrated for its warmth, its glow and its remarkable versatility. Yellow gold, in particular, is the metal in its most traditional expression — the colour that traverses centuries and civilisations. Designers sculpt it, texture it, hammer it or set it with diamonds and coloured stones, revealing a material that is both noble and endlessly adaptable.
China, Australia and Russia remain today the world’s leading gold producers. Yet the limited ethical regulations governing extraction have long cast a shadow over its use in jewellery. This is why the Fairmined label was created in 2004: to guarantee the traceability of gold and ensure its positive impact on social development and environmental protection. Thanks to this certification, gold can now be considered “clean”, as opposed to conflict gold or gold extracted using harmful processes.
Used since prehistory, gold was one of the first coloured metals mastered by ancient metallurgists. In Egypt, it was collected in small quantities along the Nile and elevated through religious ornamentation. Later, European conquistadors seized its value, while the American Gold Rush shaped an entire region of the West.
Today, gold still plays a central economic role and is traded on major international exchanges. In its pure form, however, it remains too soft to be used alone in jewellery. It must be alloyed with other metals, measured in karats. The French market recognises 9k, 14k and especially 18k gold — the latter composed of 75% pure gold, ideal for its durability, stability and non-allergenic properties.
22k gold, intensely yellow and emblematic in India, is also used by certain designers.
Sapphire
Sapphire takes its name from the ancient Greek sappheiros, meaning “blue stone,” though some trace it to the Hebrew saphar, “to engrave.” Known for its exceptional resistance to scratching — second only to diamond — sapphire is used not only in fine jewellery but also in watch crystals, camera lenses and certain smartphone components.
Found in the United States, Canada and various tropical regions, sapphire belongs to the corundum family. While it is most often associated with blue, its spectrum is remarkably wide: greens, purples, pinks, oranges, yellows, and the celebrated star sapphires, displaying an asterism created by multidirectional light refraction.
Across traditions, sapphire symbolises truth, loyalty and strength. Its saturated colour and steady brilliance give it a quiet authority, often linked to clarity and sincerity.
In contemporary jewellery, designers such as Polly Wales and Ruth Tomlinson value sapphire for its versatility and expressive palette, using it to create pieces that feel both textured and luminous.
Emerald
Emerald takes its name from the Sanskrit açmagarbha, meaning “stone heart.” Rare and inherently delicate, it forms only under exceptional geological conditions, where pressure, heat and traces of chromium or vanadium converge to produce its unmistakable green. Its natural inclusions — poetically called “gardens” — are not flaws but signatures, revealing the personality and origin of each stone.
Among the most sought-after curiosities is the trapiche emerald, a formation in which the crystal grows into a six-pointed star — a geological rarity prized by collectors.
Across cultures, emerald has symbolised renewal, fertility, love and wisdom. Its colour — never perfectly even — appears almost alive, shifting between vivid greens and subtle blue undertones, always with depth.
Contemporary designers highlight these nuances with sensitivity: Elhanati and Brooke Gregson embrace its organic variations, while Brazilian designer Fernando Jorge works with stones sourced directly from his homeland. A gemstone whose character lies not in perfection, but in the traces of time and pressure that shaped it — a green that carries its own story.
Enamel
Enamel is born from the meeting of glass and metal. Made of silica, mineral pigments and fluxes, it is applied in fine layers onto gold or silver before being fired at high temperatures. Under the heat, the powder melts into a smooth, glossy surface — sometimes opaque, sometimes translucent — that offers a depth of colour impossible to achieve otherwise.
An ancient technique, enamel appears in Celtic, Byzantine and Persian traditions, each bringing its own interpretation: cloisonné patterns, sculpted reliefs, luminous transparencies or graphic zones of opacity. Despite its delicate appearance, enamel is remarkably durable, making it a trusted companion for jewellery meant to endure.
Subtle variations, tonal shifts or tiny bubbles that may form during firing are part of its identity. They are not imperfections but witnesses of the process — marks of heat and craftsmanship that make each enamel work unique.
Today, contemporary designers continue to explore its expressive potential, whether through bold colour palettes or refined minimalism. Enamel brings a stable, vibrant, almost painterly colour to jewellery, creating a dialogue between metal and material that feels both artisanal and timeless.
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Taking care of your jewels
Pieces of jewelry are delicate little objects. Even if they are made of resistant materials in order to be worn every day, it is still important to follow some general advice for them to keep their original beauty.
Frequently asked questions
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- France: Colissimo for orders up to €1,000, DHL Express above.
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Yes. If your piece does not fully suit you, you may request a return or exchange:
- Within 14 days of receipt (28 days for deliveries to the USA)
- The piece must be unworn, unaltered, and returned in its original condition.
Please note that engraved, resized or custom-made pieces cannot be returned or refunded. Return shipping costs are at the customer’s expense; however, exchanged items are shipped free of charge within the European Union.
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