Alex Monroe X Raven Smith
The Collection
In a curious new collaboration, Alex Monroe fuses 30 years of jewellery design & craftsmanship with the wit and style of writer and cultural observer Raven Smith. The result is a fresh, clean and somewhat sensory collection, where a surface simplicity playfully comes undone to reveal layers of hidden elaboration and unexpected detail.
Gemstones studded within the bands of rings remain secret only to the wearer, and afterwards leave behind a tell-tale shadow on the finger. Smooth cannonball orbs can be worn closed or hinged open to reveal a juicy green tourmaline glowing from within, while a clean chain necklace is punctuated with a single freshwater pearl.
About Raven Smith
Raven Smith is a London based cultural commentator and best selling author. Named the 'Del Boy of Content' by the Financial Times, Raven uses his social media channels and columns to examine taste, modern living and pop culture.
Formerly Commissioning Director at Nowness, Raven pens a weekly column for Vogue US, a monthly column for Soho House Magazine, as well as contributing to a variety of other publications and national broadsheets. Raven's debut essay collection 'Raven Smith's Trivial Pursuits' was published in May and received rave reviews and landed him on the Sunday Times bestsellers list.
The Cannonball
Shiny cannonball orbs can be worn closed or opened to reveal rich and juicy cabochon-cut green tourmalines or luminous freshwater pearls glowing within. Inspired by antique coach-covers where precious gemstones were hidden for the journey and revealed for the party, this is a highly engineered and versatile design created by our incredible team, which seamlessly clicks to close. Our cannonball orbs feature as pendant necklaces and single drop earrings in this collection.
The Cannonball
Shiny cannonball orbs can be worn closed or opened to reveal rich and juicy cabochon-cut green tourmalines or luminous freshwater pearls glowing within. Inspired by antique coach-covers where precious gemstones were hidden for the journey and revealed for the party, this is a highly engineered and versatile design created by our incredible team, which seamlessly clicks to close. Our cannonball orbs feature as pendant necklaces and single drop earrings in this collection.
From Raven
I loved creating the pieces from
scratch, it’s always a challenge
when you have carte blanche and
the world’s your oyster. I wanted
classic, timeless everyday pieces
with enough flair (sometimes secret)
to feel notable. I love that each piece
has a little mystery to be discovered.
The Medi Ring
Engineered with a swivel function, the disc set within our Medi signet ring spins with ease on the finger, inviting interaction and play. Worn as either a polished dome or a textured flat surface, this versatile treasure tempts the wearer to freely alternate however their mood takes them.
The Medi Ring
Engineered with a swivel function, the disc set within our Medi signet ring spins with ease on the finger, inviting interaction and play. Worn as either a polished dome or a textured flat surface, this versatile treasure tempts the wearer to freely alternate however their mood takes them.
The Iris Necklace
The Iris necklace holds a rich and juicy, cabochon-cut green tourmaline glowing from the centre of this reversible pendant necklace.
The Iris Necklace
A rich and juicy, cabochon-cut green tourmaline glows from the centre of this reversible pendant necklace. One side polished and smooth, and the reverse featuring Alex’s signature texturing.
From Alex
We referenced the tradition of
antique coach jewellery, where the
jewellery could be covered for the
journey then revealed for the party!
So we had a lot of fun with it.
The Kreuz
A secret indulgence for the wearer but for a tell tale shadow left behind on the finger, a line of luminous freshwater pearls cleverly adorn the inside band of our flat-edged statement ‘Kreuz’ ring, detailed with Alex’s signature texturing. A design style mirrored on the inside edge of the Kreuz single hoop, which are only revealed when the earring is viewed from the side.
The Kruez
A secret indulgence for the wearer but for a tell tale shadow left behind on the finger, a line of luminous freshwater pearls cleverly adorn the inside band of our flat-edged statement ‘Kreuz’ ring, detailed with Alex’s signature texturing. A design style mirrored on the inside edge of the Kreuz single hoop, which are only revealed when the earring is viewed from the side.
The Nottingham Ring
The only piece in the collection handmade from 18ct solid gold, a row of rich and juicy cabochon-cut green tourmalines secretly stud the inside band of our highly luxurious, textured Nottingham ring. A private indulgence for the wearer revealed only as a shadow left behind on the finger.
The Nottingham Ring
The only piece in the collection handmade from 18ct solid gold, a row of rich and juicy cabochon-cut green tourmalines secretly stud the inside band of our highly luxurious, textured Nottingham ring. A private indulgence for the wearer revealed only as a shadow left behind on the finger.