Collaboration We Love: Monarque Jewels

We’re so happy to showcase these images from Monarque Jewels featuring a small sample of the decadent headwear from this Australian luxury jewellery label.

Modelled by Monique Friedlander, this collection also features three ornate velvet chokers to top off this very special look.

JT sang it first – you do deserve a crown. Jewelled headpieces are by no means an ostentatious luxury anymore, but are quickly becoming a wonderful way to wear a beautiful piece of art on your head. (If you take a look through the Whim archives you’ll know we’re already big fans!)

Monarque’s headpieces are inspired by nature, royalty, and mythology, and it’s impossible not to feel magical just looking at them. The brand sources a mixture of vintage and unique pieces from around the globe, from Austrian crystals to Tibetan silver.

Our favourite pieces, available online, include “Mystic Sun Dial”, which channels the power of an Aztec goddess to give you a literal sunbeam halo, or “Realm of Beasts”, which features dragons and winged horses, all set to straddle your tresses when you’re feeling particularly fierce. Each piece is meticulously detailed - and many are available for little more than $100AUD. Got the crown of your dreams in mind? Monique also takes orders for custom designs.

Shop Monarque’s collection online, and discover them on Facebook and Instagram (@MonarqueJewels).

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Full credits: Crown designer: Monarque Jewels (@MonarqueJewels) | Model: Monique Friedlander (@LadySneakypeek) | Photographer: Trent Pace (@Trentpacephoto) | HMUA: Missie Villamor (@MissieVillamor)

Cecile Blackmore is a writer from Brisbane, Australia. She writes and edits at The Creative Issue and hoards vintage clothing – follow her adventures on Instagram at @saintcecile.