A thousand facets sits with British jeweler Alex Monroe and they discuss his upbringing in Suffolk, how he was the tinker of the group

during his childhood, moving to London where he found his community and how his jewelry started.

Jeweller Alex Monroe grew up in the 1970’s Suffolk countryside in an old, crumbling house surrounded by wild, tangled nature. He enjoyed a childhood rich with freedom and imagination - roaming through fields, forests and rivers and constantly crafting all sorts of interesting (and sometimes mildly dangerous) tools and inventions to accompany him on his adventures!

Training at the School of Art, Architecture and Design in London, Alex unexpectedly turned his hand to the craft of jewellery - and released his first collection in 1987 to critical acclaim. His intention was to produce excellent quality pieces, originally designed, made by hand and well priced. This was jewellery made to be worn, made to be loved and made to be treasured - values which remain unchanged to this day!

Please visit @athousandfacets on Instagram to see some of the work discussed in this episode.

You can find Alex 's work at: https://www.alexmonroe.com/

or visit his Instagram page @alexmonroejewellery

Music by @chris_keys__

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