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seven unique pieces of jewelry to pack for your next tropical vacation

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vacation travel packing ideas outfit inspiration: seven unique pieces of statement jewelry to pack for your tropical vacation

I’ve been sharing lots of images from my trip to Nevis in the Caribbean last month, but I thought it would be great if I really shared the jewelry I brought along for the trip! And what better way to share all that jewelry than with a video?!? (Which gave me the perfect excuse to do a little more plant shopping and styling, two of my favorite non-vacation activities and a perfect way to bring a bit of the trip home with me.)

Watch the video below for the jewelry I packed and what I love about each piece, then read on for links to all the jewelry in my online store!

Featured Jewelry: The Fleurir Necklace / The Volupte Earrings / The Petale Earrings / The Monument Bracelets / The Danse Necklace / The Joie Necklace / The Embiller Necklace

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tips for bringing the spirit of travel home after a trip

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caribbean vacation outfits: ikat kimono robe and silver jewelry

I love to travel, but I also don’t believe that our best moments should only occur when we are traveling. Which is why whenever I take a major trip, I always ask myself what elements of that trip I can incorporate into my every day life when I get home. After my first trip to India, that meant putting down my phone and taking in the scenery more when I’m riding in a car, as well as bringing more color, pattern, and textiles into my home and studio.

For my recent trip to Nevis in the Caribbean, bringing the trip home starts with this robe.

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pool pics, take 2 and (literally) climbing a mountain

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artist and metalsmith Megan Auman wearing a silver statement necklace in the pool at Golden Rock Inn Nevis, West Indies

After my first photo shoot in the pool at Golden Rock Nevis turned out so well, I couldn’t resist giving it a second go, but facing the opposite direction. What you can’t see in this picture is that my arms were SHAKING to make this shot happen!

That’s because 1. I was shooting in the deep end of the pool and my feet couldn’t reach the bottom and 2. I had literally climbed a mountain the day before! This mountain, to be exact:

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pops of red (on the grounds of Golden Rock Nevis)

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white dress and black statement necklace in the garden at Golden Rock Inn Nevis

Sometimes it surprises me when I realize I’m drawn to a certain color. Like when I finished setting up my last studio and realized I liked yellow.

Red is another color that I apparently like more than I let on. Despite the fact that it was one of the dominant colors in my thesis, I wouldn’t currently call myself a red lover. In fact, if you were to ask me, I’d say I’m much more into cool colors. (When I’m not crushing on black, white, and grey that is.)

But looking at my pics from Golden Rock Inn Nevis, it’s clear I’m drawn to red as an accent color. After all, my current hair color is red and I’m a huge fan of the bold red lip. So it seems kind of perfect that I spent my time at a hotel where pops of red were everywhere throughout the grounds and gardens.

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living the #poollife at Golden Rock Inn Nevis (and showing off my Embiller statement necklace)

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artist and jewelry designer Megan Auman wearing a statement necklace in the pool at Golden Rock Inn Nevis, West Indies, Caribbean

I fully expected to fall in love with the gardens at Golden Rock Inn Nevis, but what I wasn’t expecting was for the pool to steal my heart. So when my garden photo shoot turned a little too steamy, I tossed on one of my statement necklaces (the Embiller necklace in silver, because you should never wear steel jewelry in the pool) and took the plunge!

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around the gardens at Golden Rock Nevis (with the Matisse-inspired Danse necklace)

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artist and metalsmith Megan Auman in the gardens of Golden Rock Inn Nevis, West Indies

I chose to stay at Golden Rock Inn for my spontaneous trip to Nevis in the West Indies last week because they boast incredible gardens. And let me tell you, they did not disappoint. I envisioned myself wandering the gardens photographing my jewelry, especially pieces like the Danse necklace, and my vision came true.

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custom Contra Collection statement ring

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one of a kind black and white gemstone statement ring

How gorgeous is this stone?!? It’s been sitting on my workbench for a while now and I am so thrilled that I got to turn it into a special, one of a kind ring for a fantastic customer!

This ring is off to it’s forever home, but you can shop the currently available (and totally one of a kind) Contra Collection rings on my website! Or if you don’t see a stone you love in your size, you can always email me to talk about something custom at info(at)meganauman(dot)com

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