This giveaway is now over. The winner is Pat Thorngren. Congratulations, Pat! Thanks to all those that took part this month. The December giveaway is coming soon! See the ring here: http://www.shanore.com/claddagh-birthstone-ring-december-product-263.html We’ve got great news for those of you who love the Claddagh! This month’s giveaway prize is a Claddagh ring with the […]
Fight the Winter Blahs with a Splash of Color
The start of November is the end of being in denial about winter’s arrival. Irish winter weather ranges from dreary to dramatic, with plenty of rain. Over the course of November, we lose about an hour and a half of daylight in Ireland, and the temperature generally falls steadily as the month goes on. It […]
Charming Celtic Stocking Stuffers
You are never too young to start becoming a jewelry collector or aficionado of jewelry. In fact, here at Shanore, we encourage the tradition of liking special jewelry in our youngsters. That is why we have our Little Miss line of charms, for necklaces, bracelets and even for shoes! What can start as an innocent gift […]
A Lady Never Outgrows Birthstone Rings: November
Here we are just at the start of a new month and a new Holiday season. We’ve already discussed the wonderful marvels of the Claddagh birthstone pendant and ring as well as the Silver Spiral Pendant here on Shanore for last month. However, each month offers an individual set of traditions as well as it’s own set of stones […]
Ireland’s Love of Earrings Is Ancient History
When the topic of ancient Irish jewelry comes up, people tend to think of the Tara brooch, but brooches and cloak pins aren’t the only ornaments the ancient peoples of Ireland wore. Our fashion-conscious ancestors apparently wore earrings too. The National Museum of Ireland owns earrings dating back to 800 – 700 BC – centuries […]
Dazzling Diamond Designs for your Ears
It is getting to be that time of year again! For those who like to start early with their Christmas shopping it’s a great idea to get in on some gifts that have diamonds. Contrary to belief, not all diamonds have to be super expensive or flashy. In fact, they can be worn to business gatherings, churches, social occasions and parties […]
Haunted Halloween on the Emerald Isle
Halloween had it’s beginnings as an ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain. This occurred at the end of the harvest and it was believed that the dead would come back to life causing harm to crops and possibly bringing illness to the local people. Commonly bonfires would be created which would attract insects and that would […]
The Pirate Queen and the Ring
A pirate is always a great Halloween costume, and women who are looking for a costume idea that combines the glamour of a princess with the fun of a pirate should consider Grace O’Malley, Ireland’s legendary pirate queen. Grace O’Malley, also known as Gráinne Ní Mháille and Granuaile, was both fierce and regal, a woman […]
A Lady Never Outgrows Birthstone Rings
If you were like me, than birthstone rings were ever so popular when you were a young lady. I remember them as having been very basic looking and nothing all too special. Fortunately, we never really outgrow them and there is still time in the month of October to secure a Claddagh Birthstone pendant or Silver […]
Finding the Perfect Jewelry to Wear with Aran Knits
That chill in the air means it is just about Aran sweater time. The leaves and the rain are falling, and while it can be quite pretty to look at, it can also be cold and damp. And there is always something a bit sad about putting away the summer clothes. The one thing that […]