Why Ordinary Objects Become Extraordinary After Loss A shopping list. A dog collar. A favourite coffee mug. A voicemail you’ll never delete. To anyone else, they’re just ordinary things. To the people who love them, they’re priceless. Most of us Read More

It’s a term we see often. Waterproof jewellery.But in reality, that wording can be a little misleading. Most of the time, “waterproof” simply refers to jewellery made from materials that are more resistant to water exposure, not immune to it. Read More

One of the most common questions I hear at Megan Goldner Designs is: “Do you turn ashes into diamonds?” The short answer?  No. But the real answer is far more meaningful because what I actually do is deeply personal, completely handmade, Read More

A Little Gold, A Lot of Love: Your Guide to Gold-Plated Jewellery Keepsakes We’ve been getting a lot of requests for gold plating lately, especially for our keepsake jewellery. At Megan Goldner Designs, many of our clients ask about gold Read More

Grief has a way of settling in quietly—like a pebble in your shoe. It may seem small at first, something you think you can ignore. But over time, it presses against you with each step, throwing off your rhythm, making Read More

Honouring love, loss, and legacy through time Throughout history, people have found meaningful ways to remember their loved ones. One of the most enduring and intimate forms of remembrance has been mourning and keepsake jewellery — a tradition that traces Read More

Losing a loved one or a cherished pet is an undeniably profound and often overwhelming experience. The landscape of grief is unique for each individual, a tapestry woven with threads of sorrow, anger, disbelief, and eventually, acceptance. While there’s no Read More

I’m Megan, the 40-something-year-old solitary force behind Megan Goldner Designs. I’m completely obsessed with creating Keepsake jewellery – it’s more than just a job, it’s my calling.  Every Keepsake piece I create feels imbued with a profound purpose. It’s more Read More

Cremation jewellery has become an increasingly popular way to memorialize loved ones. But is it the right choice for you? This beautiful option offers a unique way to keep cherished memories close, but there are also some important considerations. Let’s Read More

Scattering ashes in South African National Parks (SANParks), including the Kruger National Park (KNP), is a practice that has been in place for years. However, there are specific procedures and guidelines to follow to ensure respect for the environment and other visitors. In Read More

Nothing’s better than finding out you’ve got a package waiting for you, and cybercriminals know that all too well.  That’s why they like to send fake notifications alerting you to a package waiting for you. Of course, all they really Read More

Our keepsakes are so much more than just jewellery. They can bring comfort and healing, give you a warm emotional hug or remind you of favourite moments with your loved ones.   When we experience grief and loss, we wonder Read More

If you can’t find something you like in our extensive range, or you feel that something specifically designed for you is the right fit, we are here to help. Unfortunately, the cost of custom designed jewellery cannot be compared to Read More

The choice is always yours… Here at Megan Goldner Designs, we have various design options when it comes to Keepsake items with memorial ashes. The most important part to remember is that as all cremains are different in colour and consistency Read More

With silly season in full swing, and me trying to keep myself grounded in the chaos that is the day to day in my workshop, this still resonates with me so hard! I just had to share it again: ‘There Read More

Fingerprint, pawprint and handwriting engraving adds a deeply personal detail to your jewellery, preserving something uniquely connected to someone you love. At Megan Goldner Designs, fingerprint, pawprint and handwriting engraving can be added to suitable jewellery designs as a personalised Read More

How many times can you wash your hands while singing “Happy Birthday” in a single day? How much hand sanitizer can you squirt in 24 hours? These are questions you never thought you would have to ask, but these are strange times, and Read More