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coming soon: the modular collection

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silver modern minimal statement necklace // modular collection by megan auman

Back in February, I gave my self a little design challenge: create a series of necklaces that would look stunning when worn alone, but that could be played with and layered in lots of different configurations. The result? The new Modular Collection, featuring three necklace designs (plus a bracelet and chain extenders) available in steel, silver, and bronze.

After getting a great response to the new designs at my February trade show (and road testing the necklace pictured above for two weeks in India) I can’t wait to release this new collection. I’ve started shipping the necklaces (and a few new earring styles) to my some of my retailers, and the entire collection will be available in my online store in the next few weeks.

Update: The Modular Collection is now available in my online store! Click here to shop!

In the meantime, scroll down to get a few more sneak peaks of the new designs and see some of my favorite configurations!

steel modern minimal statement necklace // modular collection by megan auman

bronze and steel modern minimal statement necklace // modular collection by megan auman

bronze modern chain link statement necklace // modular collection by megan auman

steel and silver modern minimal statement necklaces // modular collection by megan auman

Update: The Modular Collection is now available in my online store! Click here to shop!

how spending a year painting rekindled my love for jewelry

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how spending a year painting rekindled my love for jewelry // one of a kind Contra Composition necklace on an original painting - both by Megan Auman

If you’ve ever waded through the archives of this blog (though I don’t blame you if you haven’t, there are a LOT of posts) or if you’ve been following me online for a while, then you’ll know that a few years ago, I took some time off from designing jewelry to experiment with painting.

While my decision to play with painting coincided with some deep loss in my personal life, it also reflected a bigger challenge I was facing: I’d lost my passion for designing jewelry.

For years, I’ve struggled to find the balance between making my production jewelry line and making something that feels like art. In the early days of my business, I’d spend hours in the studio, creating new jewelry and experimenting with new metal work. But as my business grew, my focus became much more on managing the business than on making work that felt like art.

When I started painting again, I was freed from many of those pressures of running a business that had been heaped onto my jewelry line.

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8 ways to wear an amulet-style necklace

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8 ways to wear an amulet-style necklace // click through for outfit ideas

When I saw that Refinery 29 identified oversized amulet-style necklaces as an upcoming trend for 2017, I swear I did a little happy dance. Not surprisingly, this maximalist jewelry designer is beyond over the minimal trend. And since I’ve been obsessing over amulet-style necklaces for the past year or so (they’re a major part of my Contra Collection), it seems only fitting to kick off 2017 by sharing eight ways to style them:

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Contra Composition Necklace No. 10

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Contra Composition Necklace No. 10 // one of a kind dendritic opal statement necklace handcrafted by designer and metalsmith Megan Auman

Since New Year’s Eve is one of those nights where dressing fancy is socially acceptable, I thought I’d end the year by sharing one of my favorite necklaces from the past year. This one of a kind necklace never made it into my online store, because I decided to keep it for me. (And yes, I’ve worn it in real life multiple times, and I’ve got the Instagram post to prove it.) But if you’re up for a serious statement necklace, you’ll find similar styles in my online store.

And now I’m off to spend the last day of the year in the most perfect way I can imagine – in my studio working on new necklaces!

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what makes the Contra Composition statement necklaces so comfortable to wear?

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Contra Composition statement necklace

Yesterday, I wore one of my Contra Composition necklaces on an epic trip to Ikea, and it got me thinking…

You may be eyeing up one of the Contra Composition necklaces but you may also be concerned about buying such a serious necklace online. You might be wondering if it’s going to be too heavy? You might even be worried that you won’t end up wearing it that often.

And I get those concerns. Which is why I wanted to share with you just how I design the Contra Composition necklaces to be comfortable enough to wear all day, every day.

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13 pieces of black jewelry, from simple to statement, that you can wear every day

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13 pieces of black jewelry, from simple to statement, that you can wear every day

Halloween is a day to celebrate all things dark and spooky, and while these thirteen pieces of black jewelry fit the bill, they’re also sleek, sophisticated, and not at all creepy, making them perfect as part of your everyday wardrobe. Read on to find thirteen stunning pieces of jewelry, from necklaces to rings to earrings, that you can make part of your everyday wardrobe.

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sneak peek: new contra composition necklaces

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contra composition necklaces: new one of a kind statement jewelry from designer and metalsmith Megan Auman

Jewelry is meant to be worn, and I always want to show how my jewelry (especially my larger statement pieces) looks on a real person before I make a new design available in my online store. But since that requires scheduling a session with my model, it means there’s sometimes a lag between when I finish a piece and when I finally get to share it with the world. And let me tell you, that can drive a girl CRAZY, especially when you’re as excited about these new necklaces as I am!

And since it will be a couple of weeks until I can get these one of a kind beauties onto my model, I couldn’t resist giving you a little preview of what I’ve been working on! Read on to view the new necklaces and be sure to join my mailing list to be the first to know when they’re available!

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