Meet MAE

 

“The idea of this brand is simple. I’m on a mission to inspire those to make a damn statement.” – Mae

Handcrafted in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains, MAE Wearable Art is a modern-day costume jewelry concept created to inspire your most confident self. After years in Corporate Sales and Marketing, Margaret Mewborn or “Mae” decided to switch her focus from technology to jewelry – something she had only worn, never made.

Her determination to find a way to capture the elegant style of generations past while working with materials that are unbelievably light in nature created something comfortable and stylish for all women – it created MAE Wearable Art.

Mae wasn’t always a jewelry designer. Although she always had a love for vintage pieces from her grandmother’s collection, she turned to jewelry making as a way to cope after losing two of her very best friends within six months of one another. Channeling her shock and hurt from the loss, she started painting and working with different mediums – and rekindled a love for her creative background. Since launching this brand, the original “button” earring has transformed to over 110+ styles and color combinations – all handmade by Mae until 2023.

We are excited to celebrate TWO YEARS in our new studio with an unbelievable team! With the continued support of our customers, wholesale partners, friends, and family this business has grown leaps and bounds. At our flagship studio, Mae strives to inspire others by providing a creative outlet and exciting environment for employees and clients alike. Stay tuned for events and involvement as this this will be a welcoming and exciting place to be!

Giving back is something Mae truly strives to do however possible. By turning unbelievable pain into a positive, Mae has directed four initiatives that proudly support wonderful organizations. 100% of proceeds from The Anna Collection are gifted annually to the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center in Birmingham in her best friends memory which you can learn more about by visiting The Anna Collection  on our site. In addition, we support the Children’s Tumor Foundation (www.ctf.org) and Susan G Komen (www.komen.org) as they strive to cure various forms of cancer. New to 2024 is our contribution to our friends in western North Carolina. 15% of proceeds from the “Brittany” Hoop are sent directly to the State Line Resource Station and Rural Distribution Center (https://www.instagram.com/statelineresourcestation/) as we work to help those recover and rebuild after the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Every purchase helps and for that we thank you!

Mae resides in North Georgia with her incredibly supportive husband Patrick, precious daughters Anne Helen and Molly, and adorable pup Bryant.