Alex Monroe
Small Ex-voto Swallow Necklace
- Regular price
- $150
- Sale price
- $150
- Regular price
This Small Ex-voto Swallow Necklace by Alex Monroe frames a soaring bird as an emblem of sound and seasonal song. The compact disc draws on Milagros and Ex-Voto tokens, while the swallow’s extended wings suggest birdsong moving through open air. Sterling silver provides crisp relief, and 22-carat Fairmined gold plating warms the symbolic form. The motif can also evoke freedom, return and the delight of hearing familiar wildlife announce a new season. Wear it alone as a quiet personal token or layer it with other sensory pendants, using the adjustable chain to keep each symbol visible and distinct.
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.
Handmade in the Alex Monroe London workshop from sterling silver and plated with 22-carat Fairmined gold. The swallow disc pendant hangs from an adjustable 16-to-18-inch chain.
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