Alex's Journal

The Journal is where Alex Monroe shares the stories behind the jewellery, from design inspiration and craftsmanship to nature, creativity, and life in the workshop. It offers a closer look at the people, places, and processes that shape each collection, alongside seasonal styling ideas, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights.

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Collaborations

How To Hang Wallpaper (A Step-by-Step Guide)

Hanging wallpaper is a thoughtful way to transform a space, bringing pattern, warmth and a sense of craftsmanship into the home.

Large silver floral stem displayed in a stoneware vase against pale grey background on a green surface with natural sunlight.

Exhibition

Alex Monroe: Into the Wild

Alex’s first ever exhibition, Into the Wild was a real labour of love, over a year in the making, and created for the Garden Museum in Lambeth, London. Alex ...

Collaborations

Sustainability

Sunrise Facets

In January 2022, and with the help of Wennick–Lefèvre’s founder, Nilanthi fulfilled her dream and opened her own lapidary, Sunrise Facets. This partnership has meant that she is the first woman in Sri Lanka to own and run a cutting factory.

Mother's Day - Celebrate Her

This Mother’s Day we’re taking a moment to focus on her. The wonderful women that surround us, the maternal figures, sisters, friends and loved ones who make us who we are.

Sustainability

Plastic Free February At Alex Monroe

As a brand with nature at its heart, we have always been mindful about our impact on the environment and its inhabitants. Across Alex Monroe we are extremely mindful about the use of plastics and are continuously trying to make more responsible choices.

Collaborations

Sustainability

Project Ilakaka

Empowering The Sapphire Mining Community In Ilakaka Madagascar

Collaborations

Sustainability

Visiting A Sri Lankan Sapphire Mine

At Alex Monroe, we are always keen to work closely with our suppliers to ensure that we minimise social and environmental impact, and can contribute to communities in a positive way. Part of our longer-term aims is to also show due diligence, especially in terms of sourcing materials.

Podcast

This Is A Token // Episode Forty - Chris & Freya Bramble-Carter

As an extra special Father’s Day episode, Alex (and his daughter Connie) are delighted to introduce the super talented and charming craftspeople and ceramic experts Chris and Freya Bramble Carter onto ‘This Is A Token.’

Podcast

This Is A Token // Episode Thirty Nine - Charlotte Spencer

For our next episode of ‘This is a Token’, Alex is joined by his current favourite actor Charlotte Spencer.

Podcast

This Is A Token // Episode Thirty Eight - Rosie Viva

For our latest episode of ‘This is a Token’ podcast, Alex is joined by the multi-talented and engaging Rosie Viva @rosieviva.

Podcast

This Is A Token // Episode Thirty Seven - Esme Young

Alex is so happy to introduce our latest, ‘This is a Token’ podcast episode with the brilliant Esme Young @miss_esme_young.

Podcast

This Is A Token // Episode Thirty Six - Cariad Lloyd

Alex is thrilled to introduce our latest, ‘This is a Token’ podcast episode with the brilliant Cariad Lloyd @cariadlloyd.

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The Journal is where Alex Monroe shares the stories behind the jewellery, from design inspiration and craftsmanship to nature, creativity, and life in the workshop. It offers a closer look at the people, places, and processes that shape each collection, alongside seasonal styling ideas, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights.