The essential, quote from the Little Prince by Saint-Exupéry in silver

The “Essential” ring pays tribute to the poetic and timeless universe of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince. Inspired by the famous quote spoken by the Fox, it embodies a philosophy of life marked by gentleness, introspection, and depth. This bold and characterful piece was designed as a meaningful jewel, both literary and symbolic.

Its wide face, measuring 5 cm in length, immediately draws the eye. It is framed and intricately cut with a finely crafted decoration in a baroque style with Victorian accents, evoking ancient books or precious mirrors from another era. At the center, delicately engraved, is the emblematic phrase:
“What is essential is invisible to the eye,”
completed by a subtle star, referencing the distant planet from which the Little Prince comes.

The Fox, a central character in this initiatory tale, teaches the Little Prince the value of taming, friendship, and the invisible bonds that unite beings. The chosen quote is arguably the most famous from the book, still resonating in the hearts of many generations as a reminder of what truly matters.

This seemingly simple phrase invites a shift in perspective. It teaches us not to trust appearances alone, but to seek the depth of things and the truth that cannot be grasped by the senses. The “essential” is love, friendship, loyalty, memories, shared time — all that cannot be seen but gives meaning to existence.
It also speaks of the unique bond that each person weaves with the beings and things they learn to love: “One sees clearly only with the heart,” the Fox continues — for only the heart can recognize what is invisible to the eyes. In a world saturated with images, quick judgments, and superficiality, this phrase reminds us there is another way to inhabit the world: more intimate, sensitive, and authentic.

The solid silver band is adorned with small, raised engraved stars, like a discreet constellation, referencing the Little Prince’s interstellar journey and his cosmic, poetic dimension. This detail strengthens the connection between the jewelry and the celestial universe of the story, where each planet holds a life lesson.

This ring is a manifesto: an object to be worn as a talisman, to never forget that the essential cannot be bought or seen — it is felt, nurtured, and recognized by the heart over time.

Material: 925 sterling silver.

Dimensions: 5 cm long.

Production time: 5 business days before shipping your order

As we currently dwell in Mexico, provide a period of 3 to 6 weeks to receive your order for free with normal post service. Thank you for taking this information into account before ordering in our shop. At checkout, you will also have the option of choosing an express shipping. (please, read the complete conditions of shipping here).

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I hope you will love this jewel as much as I enjoyed creating it.

By Emmanuelle Guyon.

Tags : quote, fox, wisdom, the little prince, Saint-Exupéry, baroque, chevalier ring, shield, eyes, novel, book, child, tale, literature, little prince, message, poetic, symbol, Victorian, friendship, star, planet

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