Khan's Dominion Landscape: A New London Jewellery House Inspired by History’s Greatest Conquerors

There is a particular kind of confidence that echoes through history. It belongs to the men who reshaped the world through ambition, vision, and unshakable belief in themselves. Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Genghis Khan were not simply conquerors; they were symbols of authority, identity, and permanence.

Alexandria, a new London-based men’s high jewellery house, draws directly from that legacy. Its debut collection explores what modern masculinity looks like when filtered through history, craftsmanship, and meaning rather than trends.

Jewellery That Took a Decade to Find

The idea behind Alexandria was not born overnight. Its founder, Ryan Bernell, spent more than ten years searching for jewellery that balanced strength with artistic refinement. What he found instead was a noticeable absence.

Men’s luxury, particularly in jewellery, often stops at watches, wedding bands, or safe, minimal designs. There was little room for symbolism, narrative, or bold expression. Alexandria was created to fill that space, offering jewellery designed for men who are confident in their identity and drawn to pieces that feel intentional and lasting.

Three Rings, Three Empires

The debut collection consists of three rings, each inspired by a historical empire and the man who led it. Rather than literal replicas, the designs reinterpret history through form, material, and symbolism.

Khan’s Dominion reflects the vastness and endurance of the Mongol Empire. The ring features a sculpted horseman in 18k yellow gold, paired with either Siberian nephrite jade or kiln-fired guilloché enamel. The jade, sourced from a region historically associated with Mongol culture, represents resilience and strength. Shield-like borders inspired by Mongolian armour give the piece a bold, architectural presence.

Face of Rome draws from the authority of Julius Caesar. His profile appears in relief against deep red guilloché enamel, kiln-fired at extreme temperatures to create depth and luminosity. Roman scutum shields influence the ring’s structure, while natural rubies frame the design, echoing the ceremonial power of imperial Rome.

Alexander the Great takes inspiration from ancient Greek coinage. The central portrait reimagines a drachm as a white agate cameo, flanked by smaller cameos of Zeus and Bucephalus. Together, they form a miniature narrative of ambition, divinity, and loyalty—core elements of Alexander’s legend.

Old Techniques, Modern Intent

Every piece in the collection is crafted in solid 18k gold and produced to order by specialist workshops across the UK and Europe. Guilloché engine-turning and grand feu enamel—techniques often associated with historic objets d’art and fine watchmaking—are used to create intricate textures and surfaces.

Materials are selected not only for quality, but for meaning. Enamel colours are custom-blended to reflect moments in history: deep greens recalling the Mongol steppe, rich reds evoking Roman standards, and natural stones chosen for their individuality rather than uniformity.

Each finished piece is hallmarked by The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office in London, placing Alexandria within Britain’s long-standing tradition of fine goldsmithing.

Rethinking Men’s Luxury

Alexandria enters a space in men’s luxury that remains largely unexplored. While women’s high jewellery has long embraced storytelling and artistry, men have often been offered function over expression. This collection challenges that imbalance.

These rings are not designed for mass appeal. They are intended for men who value permanence, heritage, and objects that carry personal significance. Pieces that can be worn daily, yet feel substantial enough to be passed down, carrying stories beyond their first owner.

Looking Ahead

Future collections are planned to expand beyond rings into pendants, necklaces, and collectible objets d’art, all rooted in the same historical narrative and masculine design language. Custom commissions and private viewings allow each piece to be adapted, personalised, or entirely reimagined.

At its core, Alexandria is less about jewellery as decoration and more about jewellery as identity. It is an exploration of how history, craftsmanship, and modern masculinity can exist in the same object—quietly powerful, deliberate, and enduring.