MEGAN AUMAN

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New rings are in the shop!

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small, medium, and large handmade mixed metal silver on steel circle rings

In case it wasn’t clear from my recent blog posts (like this one, and this one, and all the ones of me holding things), I’ve pretty obsessed with rings right now! Which is why, even though I’m knee deep in holiday orders, I couldn’t resist sitting down to make these three new rings that I’ve had kicking around in my brain recently! And because I want you to have a chance to rock them this holiday season, they’re already available in my online store!

Pictured from left to right: the Large Circle, Medium Circle, and Small Circle Silver on Steel Rings!

a tangle of chain: steel and silver statement necklace

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steel and silver handmade chain link statement necklace #artjewelry #contemporaryjewelry

When I shared how I was revisiting an old statement necklace in this post, I shared the necklace being worn, which is, of course, my favorite way to share jewelry. But I realized that, with the black steel necklace on a black top, it’s not easy to see the detail in this piece! So today, I thought I’d share some details of this necklace on a white background, so you can really see how the tangle of handmade chain links happening in this piece!

And yes, this necklace is still giving me ideas for some new necklaces! (And maybe earrings too!) But I’ll probably have to wait until after the holidays to really explore them! If you’re curious, be sure to join my mailing list. It’s the best way to know when I release new work!

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#mugshotmonday: Gina DeSantis mug and silver on steel stacking rings

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handmade gift ideas: silver on steel mixed metal stacking rings and textured ceramic mug

Ever since I brought back my silver on steel stacking rings, I’ve been finding myself craving more texture in other things in my life. I’m not sure if it’s a need for some hygge now that temps are dropping and days or shorter, or just that I’m tired of mass-produced crap and really want to see (and feel) the hand of the maker, but whatever the reason, texture is my jam right now. (I even started a new Pinterest board to celebrate the tactile qualities of handmade products.)

Which is why I was so excited to get my hands on (pun intended) this beautiful textured mug from Gina DeSantis. It fits my desire for texture perfectly. (And fun fact, Gina and I went to grad school together! We were even in the same MFA show. Which makes for a really great connection to this mug. Definitely not something you’d get from a mass-produced cup!)

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holiday magic

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modern holiday decor: faux tree and handmade ceramics (with handmade mixed metal stacking rings)

Don’t mind me, I’ll just be over here putting tiny faux trees into handmade ceramics. (Like this sweet little black and gold cup from The Object Enthusiast.) Why? Because it makes me happy! And I can’t think of a better reason than that!

Other things that make me happy: how much love the silver on steel stacking rings have been getting since I brought them back! You can get a set for yourself in my online store. Click here to shop!

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revisiting an old statement necklace

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modern contemporary jewelry: steel and silver chain link necklace by metalsmith megan auman

While I was packing for my trip to New York City Jewelry Week, I came across this necklace that I actually made ten years ago (I even have the blog post to prove it) but never did anything with.

But after wearing it around New York for a few days, it’s definitely inspiring ideas some ideas for new work! And since I never photographed it on a person the first time around, I decided it needed a few pics of me wearing it!

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silver on steel stacking bangles in the studio

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silver on steel handmade stacking bracelets

I’m usually pretty bad at documenting jewelry before it leaves my studio, but I’m trying to be better. (Especially with the Silver on Steel Collection. Since each piece is made to order, I don’t have extra pieces just lying around for an impromptu photoshoot.)

I didn’t have time for a full on photoshoot today (like I did the day I shipped out this Vivian necklace) but I did remember to snap a few pics of these silver on steel stacking bracelets before I shipped them out!

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