Monies
Monies is a Copenhagen jewellery house founded by Gerda and Nikolai Monies, who have been making jewellery since the early 1970s. It is known for dramatic, sculptural statement pieces made from natural materials.
| Based in | Copenhagen, Denmark |
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| Founders | Gerda and Nikolai Monies |
| Active since | Early 1970s |
| Collections | Production and Unique |
| Website | monies.com |
What is Monies?
Monies is an eponymous jewellery house based in Copenhagen. It was founded by the Danish couple Gerda and Nikolai Monies, who have been designing jewellery together since the early 1970s.
Products and positioning
The house is known for dramatic, sculptural statement jewellery, particularly large necklaces and chokers. Pieces are often heavy because they use dense natural materials sourced around the world, such as:
- Fossils, petrified wood and ebony
- Animal bone and mammoth bone
- Seeds, beach stones and jute
- Mother of pearl and rock crystal
Some designs also combine leather, resin, acrylic and gold foil. Monies releases two collections a year: Production, a line of seasonal handcrafted multiples, and Unique, made up of one-of-a-kind pieces.
Distribution
Monies jewellery is sold through international luxury retailers such as SSENSE and through specialist boutiques, and vintage pieces circulate on design marketplaces.
Why it matters
Monies has been held in museum collections, including the FIDM Museum, and stands as a long-running example of Scandinavian art jewellery that bridges fashion and craft.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Monies?
Monies was founded by Gerda and Nikolai Monies, a Danish couple making jewellery since the early 1970s.
What is Monies jewellery made of?
Monies uses natural materials such as fossils, wood, bone, stones, mother of pearl and rock crystal.