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Tina Chivy Chia is a fashion and lifestyle blogger, and was excited to talk about our jewelry. Check out her full blog post: All Good Things With Flare Jeans I love pairing my outfits with dainty jewelry. It enhances the look rather than provide an overwhelming essence. Both my shamrock bracelet and Claddagh Ring are […]
Brilliant blue sapphire is one of the most delicious gems. It’s the birthstone for September, and the centerpiece of one of the most famous engagement rings in recent history – that given to Diana by Prince Charles. What makes September birthdays so special? It’s a beautiful time of the year in many parts of […]
Gaelic football is played all over Ireland at every level. Finding a match on a weekend during the season is easy. But American football? Not so much. So when a real American football game happens in Ireland, it’s a pretty big deal. The Boston College Eagles will play the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the […]
August’s birthstone is peridot, a gemstone many describe as magical… in more ways than one. How much do you know about this enchanting gem? If you or someone close to you has a birthday in August, you might find the ancient lore about peridot irresistible. Emeralds are not the only gorgeous green gems for Irish […]
Ireland is well known for ancient ruins and Georgian buildings, but we do have some notable modernist buildings too. Irish architect Michael Scott was a driving force in developing a new look for a new nation in the 1930s and ‘40s. Born in 1905 in Drogheda, County Louth, Michael Scott was the visionary behind some […]
The romantic story of how an enslaved Irish fisherman crafted the first Claddagh ring for his beloved is well known, but where did he get the idea for the design? The ring has roots that go deeper than one man’s artistry and devotion. The Claddagh design first used on a ring but now seen on […]
Rich, radiant red rubies are perhaps the most romantic gem, and they are the birthstone for the month of July. What should you know about rubies? Rubies have been adored throughout history in cultures around the world. Today, they are a symbol of romance and luxury. But if you are giving or receiving a piece […]
Many people have stories of how they immigrated to the U.S. and found a better way of life. For one man, his story of relocation is proving to be painstaking. What would you do? Over ten years ago, an Irish man came to the United States. He wanted a better life and his visit hinged […]
Apparently, there are many people who are running scared. And where would you guess they are going? Ireland is a beautiful country to visit. But for some, it’s more than just that; it’s their potential home, give or take five months. Yes, evidently many of America’s wealthy have been gobbling up properties and land in […]
What makes an object precious? Is it merely its monetary value? Its beauty? Perhaps it is a combination of beauty and symbolism. We talk about precious metals and precious gems, but when we talk about precious objects in a museum what does it really mean? The National Museum of Ireland contains many, many objects from […]
