Alex Monroe: My Most Important Lessons from 40 Years as a Jeweller
Celebrated jewellery designer Alex Monroe joins journalist and author Rachael Taylor for an intimate conversation reflecting on his time in the creative industries, as he celebrates the 40th anniversary of his brand in 2026. Rather than offering a prescriptive formula for success, Alex will share some of the hard-won lessons that have shaped his career, from the fundamentals that remain as relevant today as ever, to the shifts in mindset that have helped his practice and fine jewellery brand thrive through a changing industry.
Aimed at jewellers, makers, creative entrepreneurs and fans of Alex’s designs, the conversation will explore the value of doing good work, finding a genuine point of difference, building meaningful connections and understanding profit as a force for sustainable growth. Alex will also discuss the importance of protecting your own creative voice rather than chasing trends, and of championing jewellers as artists and craftspeople in an increasingly commercial world.
An honest and insightful look at what it takes to build a distinctive creative business – and sustain it for 40 years.
About Alex Monroe
Alex Monroe is one of Britain’s most celebrated jewellery designers, and this year is celebrating 40 years in business. Inspired by a childhood spent exploring the Suffolk countryside, Alex is known for intricately detailed jewellery that captures the beauty, eccentricity and fragility of the natural world. Every piece is designed and responsibly handmade in England using traditional techniques. Alongside building an internationally recognised creative business, Alex is the author of the memoir Two Turtle Doves: A Memoir of Making Things and host of the This Is a Token podcast, which explores the personal stories held within jewellery.
About Rachael Taylor
Rachael Taylor is a Scottish journalist and author, who has dedicated the past 20 years to writing about jewellery and watches. She is a regular contributor to publications including the Financial Times and Marie Claire, and has had several books published that explore the stories behind some of the world’s most influential luxury brands. Rachael, who is an ambassador of the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council and a judge for the UK Jewellery Awards, is passionate about using her voice to champion the talent and craft she sees within the jewellery business and sharing it with a global audience.
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