Journal

The Monarc Journal is a space to share our process, inspiration & commitment.

Explore our stories, conversations, guides and articles, and get to know us better.

SMO Gold Announcement

Monarc is very proud to share that our gold is 100% recycled from a certified single mine origin (SMO) source. All Single Mine Origin pieces carry a special QR code enabling you to find out more...

How to clean your jewellery at home

Have you noticed your jewellery needs some love and attention? By following some key maintenance tips with regular household items, you can keep your jewellery at its best. So let's get started!

Luxury With Integrity: Why We Choose Recycled Gold

The provenance of our materials is of utmost importance to us. When selecting our precious metals and stones, we implement a strict criteria, taking into consideration land and water usage, environmental and human impact, and...

What does it actually take to become a B Corp?

Our founder Ella Drake spoke to Katelin Rice of RIISE World about the process behind becoming a B Corp certified business.

Monarc achieves B Corp certification

By becoming B Corp certified, Monarc Jewellery reinforces its steadfast commitment to environmental and social action and aims to inspire others to join the movement.

Why De Beers lab-grown diamonds make about as much sense as smoking for health

When I heard about De Beers’ move to enter the aboveground diamond sector, I wasn’t in the least surprised. For the mining and diamond colossus, it is very much business as usual; maintain their controlling...

Why I am turning my back on mined diamonds

"It is true that there are more and more jewellery brands who are seemingly waking up to the new reality, but for all their talk of ethically sourced gemstones, I know from experience that is...