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Are you looking for something special for the lady you love? What about Irish jewelry? Iconic symbols such as the Claddagh and the trinity knot reflect the romance of Ireland. Maybe you’re already married or maybe you’re nowhere near ready to consider that step. Are you looking for something special and sparkly to brighten up […]
When you are casting about for a beautiful, meaningful Christmas present for the man in your life, it’s easy to overlook jewelry. We see so much beautiful, delicate jewelry for women that it’s easy to forget there is also plenty of very masculine jewelry for men. Men have always worn jewelry. It isn’t a new […]
December has a few different birthstones, and all of them are blue. If you have a birthday in December, these are some blues you’d love to get! ShanOre uses luscious blue topaz for December birthstone jewelry. Having a birthday in December can give you the blues. The weather is cold and dreary. If you […]
Tantalizing topaz is the birthstone for those born in November. Loved by the Russian czars, topaz is a rich, dazzling shade of gold not far off the color of some of the brilliant leaves still clinging to trees. November is the first month of the Celtic year. The Samhain bonfires have burned out and […]
Are you planning to propose to your leading lady? She’s the star of your life, so why not get some ring ideas from some iconic superstars? ShanOre has crafted some dazzling Irish engagement rings that put a Celtic twist on some celebrity styles. Diamonds might be girl’s best friend, but she might like something more […]
Do your holiday preparation plans involve more than shopping for presents and planning what to do New Year’s Eve? The Christmas season and New Year are popular times to propose. Before you ask THAT question, you should ask some questions about engagement rings. Winter is a romantic time of year. Baby, it is cold outside, […]
Something old and something new. Have you considered that your engagement ring could be both your something old and your something new if it is a new ring mount featuring a treasured stone you already have? While some people are perfectly happy with a plain gold wedding band, have you ever heard a woman say […]
While North Americans are savoring nature’s display of stunning beauty as the leaves turn color, Irish minds are anticipating oyster season. While slurping raw oysters isn’t everyone’s cuppa, no one can dispute that oysters produce something intensely gorgeous – pearls. In North America, leaves are turning brilliant shades of red and gold. People flock to […]
Celebrate October birthdays with bright, brilliant colors to rival the autumn leaves. October’s birthstone is tourmaline, a charming pink, and the flower is marigold, a joyful orange. It’s the last month of the Celtic year, leading up to Samhain, aka Halloween. October is a month of glorious color. It isn’t winter yet. It’s more […]
The Christmas holiday season is a popular time to propose. If you’re one of the many people considering popping the question under the mistletoe, now is the time to start preparing. Before you start pondering how exactly to pop the question, you want to make sure the answer is going to be yes – and […]
