Pure Picks: Alice Villa

The fifth-generation jeweler unveils her favorite artful essentials.
“I believe small gestures can light up a day—a scent in the air, a ring on your finger, a joyful table setting,” says Alice Villa. “Surrounding ourselves with beautiful, meaningful things isn’t vanity; it’s a quiet form of care.” Photo: Courtesy of Villa Milano
“Nothing makes a table feel more magical than hand-painted ceramics. I love how each piece is unique, like the people gathered around the table. A celebration of Italian craftsmanship and imagination.” Set of three Laboratorio Paravicini veranda celadon dinner plates, $380, paravicini.it
“An explosion of joyful color, always balanced with elegance. A tablecloth that feels like summer, like travel, like home.” Telo cotone tablecloth, $‌365, lisacorti.com
“I love stacking these rings in summer, choosing colors depending on my mood. Bright aluminum, gold and diamonds—joyful and effortless. I never leave the house without one.” Lumen diamond bands, price available upon request, villa.it
“A poetic gesture of scent and memory. I keep these in my wardrobe—they remind me of my grandmother’s chest of drawers, always fragrant. A small act of care, full of charm.” Santa Maria Novella wax tablets, $38, smnovella.com
“Gothic arches, clean lines and floating stones. These earrings are light, luminous and full of presence. In summer, they’re the statement—the rest can stay quiet.” Gothic aqua earrings, price available upon request, villa.it
“Each of these rings begins with a stone and becomes a small universe of color. They’re joyful, expressive and instantly uplifting.” Micromosaic ring, price available upon request, villa.it