{"product_id":"us134-26469-dor-beetle-necklace","title":"Dor Beetle Necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRef No: us134-26469\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: This Dor Beetle Necklace by Alex Monroe transforms a closely studied insect into a highly realistic pendant. Sculptural legs, wing cases and body proportions recall a specimen displayed in a Victorian entomology cabinet, while the beetle’s ancient association with pharaohs and kings lends the design ceremonial mystery. The naturalistic detail keeps the sacred symbolism grounded in observation rather than abstraction. It can evoke transformation, endurance and fascination with the hidden structures of the living world. Wear it alone as a cabinet-like focal point, positioning the necklace against a plain neckline so every remarkable feature of the miniature creature remains visible.\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: Handcrafted in the Alex Monroe London workshop as a highly detailed Dor beetle pendant modeled from the study of a real specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alex Monroe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54633844769106,"sku":"us134-26469","price":213.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/9417\/0706\/files\/ETN4-GP__1.jpg?v=1788965967","url":"https:\/\/www.aureusboutique.com\/products\/us134-26469-dor-beetle-necklace","provider":"Aureus Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}