{"product_id":"us134-26299-ornate-tortoise-hare-loop-earrings","title":"Ornate Tortoise \u0026 Hare Loop Earrings","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRef No: us134-26299\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: These Ornate Tortoise \u0026amp; Hare Loop Earrings by Alex Monroe bring the opposing characters of a familiar fable into an asymmetric pair. Textured loops recall ancient Greek columns, overgrown with leaves and vines, while the tortoise and hare give each side its own narrative identity. Sterling silver preserves the intricate relief, with a licensed Fairmined gold-plated option adding the warmth of an unearthed relic. Together, the animals evoke patience, speed and the wisdom of moving at one’s own pace. Wear them with hair drawn back so the mismatched figures, architectural texture and climbing botanicals can be read in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease note price may vary due to exchange rate differences or shipping, duties and taxes. Final price is calculated at checkout at the boutique's website.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handmade in sterling silver, with a licensed Fairmined gold-plated option sourced from the Iquira Mine in Colombia. The textured loop earrings feature tortoise, hare, leaf and vine details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alex Monroe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54633671065938,"sku":"us134-26299","price":343.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/9417\/0706\/files\/FABE6-GP__1.jpg?v=1788965704","url":"https:\/\/www.aureusboutique.com\/products\/us134-26299-ornate-tortoise-hare-loop-earrings","provider":"Aureus Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}