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Many of us would struggle to come up with much that Irish and Swiss cultures and histories have in common, aside from amazing cakes and a deep fondness for fine chocolate. The Swiss are synonymous with punctuality, and the Irish, ahem, are not. The Swiss have the Alps, famous for their breathtaking heights and glorious […]
Stars are ever abundant depending on where you look You can see them in artwork in many different forms, aside from celebrity types. There are also the astral types you see in the skies at nighttime and of course the kinds that sometimes adorn jewelry. When I think of stars, I immediately remember the painting […]
If you have a daughter, niece, goddaughter or other special little lady in your life, have you ever considered what she has in common with the ancient Celts? Okay, if she is under four, you might be thinking ‘ruthless warrior’ or ‘disturbing table manners’, but she’s a bit older the odds are high that she […]
Since it is the beginning of the year a lot of us are trying to get our priorities straight and trying to put our lives in order to start anew. The New Year gives us a fresh start and we do this in many ways, one of which is in an outward expression by showing […]
Diamonds may be many girls’ best friend, but they need a worthy setting to be worn with style, and that setting is very often the most precious of precious metals – gold. People love gold so much we use it as a reference for a whole range of things we value. Gold medals. Gold stars. […]
Happy New Year! The month of January means a brand new start. Everywhere I look I see sales on diet products for those looking to improve themselves in some way because of those New Year’s resolutions. In fact I must admit, I do not even make resolutions anymore. I am far from perfect, but I […]
If you are still searching for a thoughtful and heartfelt gift for someone you love this holiday season, then search no further. We all know what it is like to start off the shopping season with such lofty aspirations of finding the perfect gifts for those on our lists, however as the names on our […]
If you’ve been following ShanOre, then you’ve seen the last few months I’ve written a piece on the Claddagh birthstone rings. Well, December is no different except those with December birthdays get to share their birthday month with Christmas and New Year’s Eve so I really feel for the December birthdays out there. Every month […]
In the Christmas season, the focus shifts to families and children. If you’ve found the person you want to join your family and maybe start a new family of your own with, you might be wondering about the best time to pop the question. It sounds very romantic to put a sparkling engagement ring in […]
ShanOre has a reputation for traditional and award winning Irish jewelry. This is because Ireland is such a romantic place and one that so many people wish they could be a part of. From the research I have gathered, many people escape to Ireland to get married whether or not they are even Irish! It […]
