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Alex Monroe 40th anniversary collage of archive photos, workshop moments and jewellery sketches.

40th Anniversary of Alex Monroe

2026 marks a very special anniversary for Alex Monroe, we can’t believe it, but it’s been forty years!
Alex left university in 1986 wanting to take on the world, using an old typewriter to tap out his first (and only) business plan, which he still has! And although the paper may be yellowed around the edges, Alex’s aims are still the same, to design, make and sell beautiful jewellery.
Over the years we have sold to shops all over the world, opened two of our own, had pieces on the cover of magazines and spotted famous actors and even royalty wearing pieces at glamorous parties and events. We have won awards, launched a range of homeware, and even built two buildings to house our growing business.  Alex has hosted his own podcast, made jewellery for films and TV and worked on countless collaborations.
Alex Monroe at a trade fair, archival black-and-white portrait with design boards.
The years fall by like leaves from a tree, and now I look up and see forty years have passed!
Even after forty years, Alex is still designing for the next season with as much excitement as ever, so we see our future filled with fabulous jewellery. But for now, this is our moment to celebrate, and thank everyone who has been part of this wonderful journey!
Close-up of a silver floral hoop charm with a bee, held between fingers.

Jewellery School Experience - Make Your Own Classic Alex Monroe Loop Necklace

Under the guidance of our team of expert jewellers and Alex himself, you will learn how to design and handcraft a loop necklace in our signature style from sterling silver, learning how to texture and solder metal, and work with wire and castings.

By the end of the day, you will have a finished necklace to take home with you, or if you prefer gold, leave it with us, and we will post your newly Fairmined gold-plated piece out to you as soon as it is ready.

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