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Handmade in England
Every piece of Alex Monroe Jewellery is proudly Handmade in England, something we have maintained for over 35 years, using a mix of traditional and specifically developed techniques.
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Responsible Manufacturing
Alex Monroe has always been committed to working ethically and sourcing materials with as little impact on the environment and communities as possible. From Fairmined Gold to taking ownership of our Carbon Footprint, our proactive approach to responsible manufacturing is integral to the creation of our jewellery.
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Starting life with inspiration from Alex’s sketchbook, and designed in collaboration with Turquoise Mountain, our Blossoming Birds Jewellery Box is handcrafted by artisans in Jordan.
Made from walnut wood, with two drawers for neat storage of your Alex Monoe jewellery, it has plenty of space for your everyday pieces!
The decoration is created with traditional Levant and Damascene inlay techniques using tin thread and white and yellow mother of pearl, sourced from the Philippines.
Lined with deep green velvet and finished with matte lacquer, this is a piece to treasure for a lifetime and beyond, and is a true celebration of traditional craft.
Just like you, our beautiful jewellery does need to be looked after. We have compiled a list of hints and tips for you on how to care for your Alex Monroe jewellery, so it will look as lovely as the day you received it. Many customers continue to enjoy wearing their Alex Monroe jewellery after owning it for 25 years!
We also provide a full repair and re-conditioning service for all Alex Monroe jewellery. If your jewellery is damaged or just needs a little TLC, then please get in touch to receive a quote.
More information on how to care for your jewellery or how to get in touch regarding a repair or re-conditioning, can be found on our Jewellery Care page.
Handcrafted By Artisans in Jordan
When we set out to make our jewellery boxes, we knew that we wanted to work with highly skilled craftspeople to ensure that, like our jewellery, our jewellery boxes would be beautiful, handmade products.
Partnering with Turquoise Mountain and their skilled artisans in Jordan allowed us to realise this ambition.
Walnut wood was cut and assembled to form the boxes. Then taking inspiration from Alex’s many sketches of birds, bees and blossom branches, they etched the designs into the boxes.
Next, Mother of Pearl sourced from oyster shells is cut to shape and size, before it is inlayed and tin threading, using traditional Levant and Damascene techniques, finished the exterior designs.
Finally the patterns are protected, boxes carefully sanded and lacquer is applied. Finishing touches from brass hinges, to velvet lining and wooden dividers are added to complete the boxes.
Illustrated By Alex
The mother of pearl detailing on our handmade jewellery boxes comes straight from the pages of Alex's sketchbooks. Days of pouring over his old sketchbooks, featuring all manner of birds, leaves, flowers and branches gave him the starting point to begin sketching again.
Alex created a series of illustrations, that in collaboration with the team at Turquoise Mountain, were redrawn so that they could be used to create the Mother of Pearl and tin threading design that adorns both jewellery boxes.
Turquoise Mountain
Turquoise Mountain is a brilliant organisation for us to partner with - not only do they help preserve traditional artisanal skills, they unite craftspeople around the world. I love that my sketches have been transformed into jewellery boxes using traditional, passed down techniques, and that they are such a celebration of these skills.Alex MonroeFounder & Creative Director
Turquoise Mountain was founded in 2006 by His Majesty King Charles III and currently works in Afghanistan, Myanmar, and the Middle East, where they combine crafts practice, training and heritage restoration to create sustainable income opportunities for artisans.
They have restored over 150 historic buildings and trained over 15,000 artisans, ensuring that alongside historic restoration, traditional crafts are revived, and skills preserved. This, in turn creates jobs and viable incomes, alongside a renewed sense of pride.
By using craft traditions to develop products for contemporary, international markets, this new generation of artisan entrepreneurs will drive economic development, whilst preserving their unique cultures and traditions.
Inspired by these incredible projects, we are very proud to have collaborated with Turquoise Mountain on the first ever Alex Monroe jewellery boxes.
Each handmade jewellery box will arrive in its own branded presentation box. Made from recycled material, they are designed to securely protect the jewellery box on it's way to you and then be easily repurposed or recycled once your're finished with it.
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Made from walnut wood, with two drawers for neat storage of your Alex Monroe jewellery, it has plenty of space for your everyday pieces!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The decoration is created with traditional Levant and Damascene inlay techniques using tin thread and white and yellow mother of pearl, sourced from the Philippines. </span></p>
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<p>Made from walnut wood, with two drawers for neat storage of your Alex Monoe jewellery, it has plenty of space for your everyday pieces!</p>
<p>The decoration is created with traditional Levant and Damascene inlay techniques using tin thread and white and yellow mother of pearl, sourced from the Philippines. </p>
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