We have some very special news for your this Friday….
For the month of August we are running an amazing competition with Country & Town House Magazine for one lucky person to win a voucher for £1000 to spend on, or put towards a bespoke commission.
Here is our full page spread in the magazine!
The competition is a simple prize draw, and the winner will visit our Boutique to design their dream piece of Alex Monroe jewellery in a private one-to-one consultation with Alex himself.
As with any commission, the price will be calculated accordingly, and upon agreement, the work will begin! We will then contribute £1000 towards the total price.
Here is an example of a previous bespoke commission in Platinum, where Alex made a bird's nest to form the setting for the Diamond.
In addition to our main collections of jewellery, we also make a small range called ‘Goldcrest’ which is precious or ‘fine’ jewellery. All of the pieces are solid 18ct yellow or white gold, and adorned with Diamonds or exquisite gem stones.
Of course, there are many special occasions which require a special piece of jewellery, but none quite so momentous as a wedding day! So we are very happy that many Alex Monroe creations have completed that all-important “Yes” or “I Do” moment, from our ‘Heritage‘ rings, to the ‘Forest Jewels‘.
The majority of our bespoke commissions are of course for Engagement or Wedding Rings, and existing Alex Monroe designs often form the starting point for this. We can work in 18ct Gold or Platinum, and source Diamonds to suit any budget.
Many of our customers chose gemstones over Diamonds, either precious, or semi-precious, that perhaps hold significant meaning, or are maybe just a favourite colour!
A bespoke piece of jewellery can be much more affordable than one might imagine, but even so, we always advise customers to come with a fixed budget in mind. We can then design the piece and source stones around this budget, which makes things easier for us, and avoids any potential shocks for the client!
Forest Jewel in Green Amethyst, image courtesy of The Ebury Collection.
We are very proud to be selling a selection of Rings with the beautiful bridal company, BHLDN (pronounced ‘Beholden’) in the USA, they have two stores, in Chicago and Houston, but you must check out their website – it is absolutely stunning.
Our Green Amethyst ‘Forest Jewel’ is proving to be BHLDN‘s most popular style, which they offer in 9ct yellow Gold and have re-named ‘Evergreen Hollow’ – lovely!
And we were thrilled to read what one of their Brides said about it:
“ My fiancee and I decided on this ring as an unconventional engagement ring, and I love it. It is gorgeous, and it’s a fun and glamorous alternative to the basic diamond engagement ring. The twig-sculpted band is particularly wonderful. This is perfect for a non-traditional bride or just as a great piece to add to your collection. “
Image courtesy of The Ebury Collection.
In addition to the Rings themselves, there are still lots of other jewellery-wearing opportunities for your big day! We’ve heard from customers who have worn everything from Lockets, to Birds to Feathers on their wedding day, and we know lots of pieces have been bought as bridesmaids gifts too.
We were lucky enough to contribute to a gorgeous bridal shoot recently, styled by Hannah Gooch of The Ebury Collection (which is a directory of the best and most unique wedding specialists in the UK) and photographed by Sarah Gawler.
Here are a couple of our favourite shots:
Large Peacock Feather Necklace in Silver.
Little Feather Hook Earrings in Silver.
Let us know if you wore any Alex Monroe on your wedding day!
We have lots of ‘Goldcrest‘ pieces available in our London Bridge Boutique, and will actually be re-launching the range soon, so keep your eyes peeled…..!
If you would like any further information about our Bespoke service please drop our Bespoke Manager Susie Lee a line, and she will be only too happy to advise and assist you.
And of course, GOOD LUCK with the competition! Emma x
