Beyond the Sterling Silver Simple Stone Earrings The new earrings is up on the website, and although beautiful in their simplicity, there are so much more to each stone. Lets explore them: Ametrine Ametrine is a transparent crystals that is composed Read More
The difference between Engraving, Hand Stamping and Etching
Fundamentally, the difference between Engraving, Hand Stamping and Etching at Megan Goldner Designs is that Engraving is done with a machine or by hand, Hand Stamping is all by hand, and Etching is done with a chemical process. But let’s Read More
Keepsake thoughts
I sometimes sit and ask myself ‘Why am I making Keepsake jewellery?’, and it always comes back to a few thoughts that is constantly my driving force.. Losing a loved one is perhaps, if not, one of the most difficult Read More
A ridiculously simple to way to store your necklaces that prevents tangles
Finally a good use for plastic drinking straws! We all them… stashed in the cubbyhole of our car, or in the dreaded kitchen drawer where everything ‘else’ gets shoved into. But no matter where they are gathering dust, here is Read More
A South African Story…
A South African Story… There’s a beautiful story about human worth that comes out of the ugliness of war. During the second Anglo-Boer War (South African War) of 1899-1902, the English were struggling to defeat the Boers who had adopted Read More
Reflections and looking forward
2018 was a year of growth and reflection for myself and MGD. It was a year of trying different styles, finding my feet, and discovering my niche. It was a year of internal struggles between my monstrous ambition and my Read More
It’s the end of 2018!
With less than 7 weeks till we are in 2019, and the year end madness in full swing, I though I would share some information and dates with you for our panning for the next couple of weeks. **BLACK FRIDAY Read More
How to care for Copper & Brass Jewellery
Copper is an essential trace mineral necessary for survival. Most of the copper in the body is found in the liver, brain, heart, kidneys and skeletal muscle. Copper helps with the formation of collagen, increases the absorption of iron and Read More
Is casting ‘handmade’?
I have been thinking about the process of casting jewellery for quite some time now, and if it still constitutes as ‘Handmade’ and thought I would post a few thoughts. There are a couple of methods in which jewellery can Read More
The process of making a ring
Making and designing a ring might not sound like a whole lot of work to the person buying online or walking into the studio to purchase, but in reality, there are so many steps involved, it would make you stop and appreciate the skill and craftsmanship going into it if you knew. Read More
Introductions done and dusted
Hi! Welcome to my very first blog entry for Megan Goldner Designs! I am Megan Göldner, the creative designer, the CVO (Chief Visionary Officer), the manufacturer and my own tea lady 😀 My work is inspired by shapes, sizes, textures, Read More
