Alex Monroe
Dor Beetle & Smoky Quartz Drop Earrings
- Regular price
- $325
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- $325
- Regular price
These Dor Beetle & Smoky Quartz Drop Earrings by Alex Monroe turn a carefully studied insect into a pair of dramatic cabinet-like specimens. Sculptural beetles hang beneath smoky quartz studs, combining earthy gemstone depth with highly realistic bodies derived from a genuine Dor beetle reference. The composition recalls Victorian entomology displays, while the creature’s ancient association with pharaohs and kings lends it ceremonial mystery. Movement in the drops brings the intricate legs and wing cases to life beside the face. Wear them alone as statement earrings, allowing the smoky stones and remarkable naturalistic detail to command attention without a competing necklace.
Born in London, Alex Monroe has spent more than three decades transforming the quiet beauty of the natural world into intricately detailed jewelry. Founded in 1987, the eponymous brand draws on Monroe’s childhood in the Suffolk countryside, where a fascination with plants, animals and the changing seasons first took root. From delicately rendered wildflowers and woodland creatures to the much-loved Bumblebee necklace, his designs possess a distinctly British charm, balancing whimsy with remarkable craftsmanship. Each piece begins with Monroe’s hand at the workbench, creating jewelry that feels intimate, characterful and wonderfully alive.
The statement drop earrings feature sculptural Dor beetles suspended from smoky quartz studs.
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