FRANCESCA VILLA

The founder of her eponymous jewellery brand, known for her unique approach to design, sits down with Tatler to discuss her creative journey, her love for antique object jewellery and why she loves creating sentimental pieces

Tell us how you got into jewellery design and your journey to establishing your own brand. I studied literature because it was a great passion for me. But when I finished studying, I [realised I wanted] to study jewellery. I [then] started working as a creative designer and creative director for an Italian-based company that produced jewellery for big brands [such as Bulgari, Tiffany & Co and Louis Vuitton]. At the time, fashion brands were starting to add jewellery to their merchandising, so they really needed our help, because they didn’t know about it. We were able to help them develop their collections. After five or six years, in 2007, I decided to quit the company to [start] my own brand, and merge my love for jewellery and my love…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2025

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