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hi, I am a 40+ year old who loves jewellery and all things sparkly. I also enjoy trying out and reviewing new makeup products, finding stylish walking sticks, reading and writing book reviews. I will review anything from bird tables/ hedgehog houses to the latest fashion! My Instagram account is @sparkling_magpie

Sunday 31 December 2017

Alex Monroe Sample Sale Review & #Win An Alex Monroe Butterfly Pendant



I have always loved Alex Monroe's jewellery and the emphasis he places upon nature and animals as part of his design aesthetic. Until now, however, his sample sales have been held in London, mostly at his studio in Clerkenwell. As this is too far for me to travel I haven't been able to go. He held his first sample sale on Manchester Foundation Coffee Shop on 2-3 December 2017 as part of his 30th Anniversary Celebrations.  As I don't live very far away I was able to attend. The prices started at £25. There were both discontinued and also slightly faulty items that haven't made it through their stringent quality control. 1st quality stock had 20% off.  The faults were clearly marked - my elephant pendant, for example, has a hole in his leg but when I looked for it I couldn't see it. My 22ct gold plate elephant pendant was £60 as were my rose gold bee and silver fox pendants. The silver bird and butterfly pendants and ring were £30 each. Some items - the ring, butterfly and bird pendants  had been discontinued.  Some of the Alex Monroe tags had "s" stamped on them.  All sales were final. Alex Monroe pouches were available to buy for £2 each.  The sample prices represented a great reduction - my elephant pendant, for example, would retail at £145 at the full price.



The staff were very helpful and would help you rifle through the boxes if there was a certain design or item you were looking for.  The items were all clearly marked as seconds or samples with the prices and separated into boxes depending upon material and whether they were rings, pendants etc. I enjoyed searching through the boxes but I went when it was quiet - I don't think I would have enjoyed it as much if it had been a busy period.





The 22ct gold plate butterfly pendant and pouch can be won by entering my rafflecopter competition.
The competition is open worldwide and starts on 1 Jan 2018 and ends 14 Jan 11.59 GMT 2018.  This competition is in no way associated with Alex Monroe Jewellery. I purchased the item myself.

a Rafflecopter giveaway




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59 comments:

  1. Gemmaholland1 January 2018 at 00:10

    I absolutely love Alex Monroe. Such beautiful designs. I'd have loved having a rummage for some bargain pieces!

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  2. pretty pistol1 January 2018 at 01:39

    happy new year x

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  3. Suzanne1 January 2018 at 03:11

    Lovely designs.

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  4. maci2341 January 2018 at 03:22

    amazing giveaway

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  5. Natalie Gillham1 January 2018 at 03:28

    Happy New Year x

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  6. Unknown1 January 2018 at 06:02

    Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win - Good luck everyone :)

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  7. telgordo1 January 2018 at 06:15

    happy new year

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  8. Graham1 January 2018 at 07:07

    What a fab prize to win,and a happy new year

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  9. Alica1 January 2018 at 07:33

    What a lovely giveaway! Thank you for the chance x Happy New Year!

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  10. Stepping Into Sixty1 January 2018 at 07:42

    Alex Monroe designs are so beautiful - thanks for the giveaway

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  11. Wise Ways1 January 2018 at 09:45

    This is such a pretty butterfly the butterfly has such a special meaning to me that only my family & a few close friends know xxx

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  12. Margaret1 January 2018 at 10:19

    GORGEOUS HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone

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  13. Lucy Barlow @jazzrecluse1 January 2018 at 11:33

    Nice find! Always a fan of nature inspired work (that or music)

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  14. Unknown1 January 2018 at 13:11

    We have a bit of a thing about butterflies in our family. My husband takes us on detours just to look for unusual ones!

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  15. Unknown1 January 2018 at 13:33

    Lovely designs

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  16. Unknown1 January 2018 at 13:33

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  17. Unknown1 January 2018 at 13:34

    Lovely designs

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  18. adeinne tonner1 January 2018 at 13:53

    Beautiful i love the designs so pretty.

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  19. no name1 January 2018 at 13:58

    Lovely designs, would love to win

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  20. Anonymous1 January 2018 at 15:03

    Gorgeous prize!

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  21. Mary H2 January 2018 at 03:38

    Ooooh this is lush. Great prize to win thanks.

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  22. sarahlouisa2 January 2018 at 05:54

    What a beautiful pendant. Thank you for the chance to win it!

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  23. jo liddement2 January 2018 at 08:47

    All the pieces look so exquisite.

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  24. kateonthinice2 January 2018 at 15:36

    Amazing giveaway

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  25. pyramidblaster2 January 2018 at 16:50

    Great giveaway. Happy new year.

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  26. Unknown4 January 2018 at 02:51

    All the best for 2018.thank you for the chance to enter this fantastic giveaway.

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  27. Ren5 January 2018 at 10:55

    Love this ... fingers crossed....Happy New Year

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  28. Susan Smith5 January 2018 at 12:03

    An amazing giveaway, thank you

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  29. Kevin Cannon6 January 2018 at 09:42

    Happy New Year and thanks for the chance to win

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  30. chrissie136 January 2018 at 14:24

    It looks very pretty

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  31. Unknown6 January 2018 at 15:56

    I adore Alex Monroe so I'm really excited for this giveaway! :)

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  32. Sarah Austin7 January 2018 at 05:44

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  33. jacquigr8 January 2018 at 02:04

    Alex has some beautiful items, love the walking stick for my mum who had a knee replacement last year.

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  34. Jade Bremner9 January 2018 at 04:15

    Lovely giveaway, Alex has some beautiful pieces

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  35. va9 January 2018 at 11:33

    Beautiful pieces . Happy New Year ! Thanks

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  36. Saetana9 January 2018 at 14:10

    What a lovely giveway - thanks very much! Rafflecopter entries are in my real name NIKKI HAYES :o)

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  37. emilia nastaly-howard10 January 2018 at 07:33

    fab, thx for the chance :)

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  38. Lorraine Kirk11 January 2018 at 03:44

    Happy New Year! I love butterflies, they have a special significance for our family.

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  39. Samantha R11 January 2018 at 10:46

    This is beautiful, thank you.

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  40. Ellen Stafford11 January 2018 at 13:07

    So pretty! Thanks for the chance x

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  41. Samantha R11 January 2018 at 13:39

    This is beautiful, thank you.

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  42. Niki Marie Wardle11 January 2018 at 14:24

    I've never come across Alex Monroe until now but I'm glad I have, what stunning pieces!

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  43. paula cheadle11 January 2018 at 23:49

    Happy new year, hope you have a fantastic year

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  44. Lorna12 January 2018 at 12:54

    Very beautiful! Thanks for the chance happy new year

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  45. Adrian Bold12 January 2018 at 19:12

    Thank you for the great prize and comp. Good luck everyone!

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  46. Kayla klontz12 January 2018 at 20:30

    This is a beautiful pendant!

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  47. moonray13 January 2018 at 01:09

    Thank you for this lovely giveaway!! xx

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  48. donna porter13 January 2018 at 01:28

    This is such a beautiful piece of jewelry.

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  49. Unknown13 January 2018 at 03:04

    Lovely thankyou for the chance x

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  50. Jacqui13 January 2018 at 05:30

    Gorgeous. I love butterflies

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  51. kristin13 January 2018 at 05:43

    Lovely items.

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  52. ilaria carraro13 January 2018 at 07:18

    thanks for this chance

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  53. Unknown13 January 2018 at 08:45

    great giveaway

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  54. Bjl collector.13 January 2018 at 09:31

    What a wonderful giveaway <3 Such a stunning necklace!

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  55. Ali13 January 2018 at 11:25

    Beautiful peace of work.

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  56. TRACYSB13 January 2018 at 12:00

    Absolutely stunning and can imagine it will sparkle even more once the sunlight (when we get some) catches it. Beautiful prize.

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  57. Natalie Crossan13 January 2018 at 12:58

    Lovely giveaway x

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  58. BECCI CLEARY13 January 2018 at 14:37

    This looks STUNNING! My 8 year old would love it

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  59. Jennifer Baker13 January 2018 at 15:49

    Absolutely love this x x x

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